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Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs: A 30-Minute Flavor Bomb Your Family Will Devour

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A quick and flavorful one-pan dinner featuring juicy chicken thighs cooked in a garlic butter sauce with crisp green beans.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning (or dried oregano)
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt (plus more to taste)
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1/3 cup chicken broth (or dry white wine)
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 lemon, cut into wedges (for serving)
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (or cilantro)

Instructions

  1. Pat chicken thighs dry. Season both sides with salt, pepper, paprika, onion powder, and Italian seasoning.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and 1 tbsp butter.
  3. Sear chicken thighs 4–5 minutes per side until deeply golden and mostly cooked through. Transfer chicken to a plate.
  4. Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining 2 tbsp butter to the skillet, then add garlic and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Add green beans to the skillet and toss to coat. Pour in chicken broth and simmer 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until green beans are tender-crisp.
  6. Return chicken to the skillet. Spoon sauce over the chicken and cook 2–3 minutes more, until chicken reaches 165°F internally.
  7. Stir in lemon juice. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

  • For crispier chicken, pat thighs thoroughly dry before seasoning.
  • Substitute asparagus or broccoli for green beans if preferred.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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