Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Skillet (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Chicken
01 -
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
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1 teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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1 teaspoon paprika
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 tablespoon butter
→ Green Beans
09 -
2 cups fresh green beans, trimmed
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2 tablespoons butter
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
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Salt and pepper, to taste
→ Lemon Butter Sauce
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3 tablespoons butter
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3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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½ cup chicken broth
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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Lemon slices, for garnish
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Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish
# Instructions:
01 -
Pat dry the chicken and season both sides with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
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Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
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In the same skillet, add 2 tablespoons butter and the minced garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the green beans, season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes, and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
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Add 3 tablespoons butter to the skillet, then pour in lemon juice and chicken broth. Stir in Italian seasoning and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
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Return the chicken and green beans to the skillet, coating them in the lemon butter sauce. Let everything simmer together for 2 minutes.
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Garnish with parsley and lemon slices before serving.