Buttered Chicken & Green Beans with Garlic and Thyme
Ingredients
- 1½ poundschicken breast (boneless, skinless)
- 1 poundgreen beans
- 4 tablespoonbutter
- 4 clovegarlic
- 1 tablespoonfresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- ½ cupchicken broth
- ·salt
- ·black pepper
- 1lemon
Prep
- 01
Trim the ends from 1 pound of green beans.
- 02
Mince 4 cloves of garlic.
Method
- 01
Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- 02
Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once foaming, add the chicken and cook 6–7 minutes per side until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Transfer to a plate.
- 03
In the same skillet, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and thyme, stirring constantly for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 04
Add the green beans and a pinch of salt. Stir to coat in the butter and garlic. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 05
Pour in the chicken broth and return the chicken to the skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 8–10 minutes until the green beans are tender and the chicken is cooked through.
- 06
Squeeze the lemon juice over everything. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
Spice Tips
For warmth, add 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes to the garlic and thyme in the skillet. A pinch of smoked paprika deepens the savory notes. A dash of Dijon mustard stirred in at the end adds subtle tang.