Ingredients

• 3 – 6 skinless, boneless chicken thighs
• 1 pound (450g) green beans, trimmed  (or two cans of canned)
• 3 tablespoons butter, divided
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt and fresh cracked black pepper
• Juice of 1/2 lemon + lemon slices for garnish
• 1/2 cup (125ml) chicken stock
• 1 tablespoon hot sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red chili pepper flakes, optional
• 1/2 cup fresh chopped parsley

Instructions

1. Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel. You want to remove excess moisture so the chicken will brown properly.
2. Combine the onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
3. Rub the chicken thighs generously with the seasoning mixture. Set aside while you prepare green beans
4. For fresh green beans: Arrange the green beans in a microwave-safe dish with 1/2 cup (125ml) water and cook in the microwave for 8-10 minutes until almost done but still crisp.
5. Heat a large cast iron skillet (or your favorite skillet) over medium-low heat and melt 2 tablespoons of butter.
6. Place the seasoned chicken thighs top side down in the hot skillet and cook, until golden, about 5-6 minutes, then flip the chicken thighs and cook another 5-6 minutes,  a cooking thermometer displays 165°F (75°C). Remove chicken from skillet.
7. In the same skillet, lower the heat and melt the remaining tablespoon of butter. Add chopped parsley, garlic, hot sauce, red crushed chili pepper flakes, and pre-cooked green beans and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring regularly. Add lemon juice and chicken stock and reduce the sauce for a couple of minutes, until slightly thickened.
8. Push green beans to the side, place the chicken back in the pan with the sauce, and reheat quickly. Adjust seasoning chicken with pepper.
9. Serve the lemon garlic butter chicken thighs warm, garnished with more crushed chili pepper, fresh parsley, and a slice of lemon if you like.

Enjoy!

This recipe has become a family “go to” for an easy weeknight meal … that is oh so good!  All you need to add is maybe a side dish or salad!