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Ingredients
- ½ cup chicken broth, divided
- 12 ounces fresh green beans
- 1-¼ teaspoons salt, divided
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
- 4-5 chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic (about 4 cloves)
- 1 lemon, juiced
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 3 tablespoons butter
- garnishes like fresh parsley, fresh dill, lemon slices, red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet (use one with a lid) over medium heat. Add ¼ cup chicken broth and the fresh green beans. Cover with the lid and cook for 5 minutes to steam. Remove the lid and cook another 2-3 minutes to cook out the liquid. Transfer the green beans to a bowl or a plate and set aside.
- While the green beans steam, combine 1 teaspoon salt, pepper, garlic powder and smoked paprika in a small dish.
- Pat dry the chicken thighs with paper towels and season them generously on both sides with the seasoning blend.
- Add the oil to the same skillet over medium-high heat. When it glistens, add the chicken thighs (lay them out flat) and cook for 5-7 minutes per side or until they’re done. Transfer the chicken to the plate with the green beans.
- Turn the heat to medium and immediately deglaze the pan with the remaining ¼ cup chicken broth. Scrape up any stuck bits.
- Add the garlic, lemon juice, ¼ teaspoon salt, and red pepper flakes. Simmer the mixture over low heat until the sauce has reduced by about half. Mix in the butter and cook another 1-2 minutes.
- Add the chicken and green beans back into the pan and gently mix them in with the sauce and let them reheat in the pan for about 2-3 minutes, if needed.
- Serve with fresh lemon slices, freshly chopped parsley or dill, and extra red pepper flakes, if desired.
Notes
Boneless and skinless chicken thighs should get a nice, crispy crust when pan fried. Make sure to pat dry the chicken well to get a crispy exterior. Spread out the chicken thighs in the pan so they are flat- they will cook quickly this way.
The chicken is done when the internal temperature is 165°F when measured with an instant-read thermometer.
Minced garlic from a jar is fine in a pinch, but fresh garlic will give you the most fragrant and flavourful sauce. (stemandspoon)