Lemon-Garlic Chicken with Green Beans

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This easy lemon-garlic chicken recipe calls for cutlets, which cook in less than 10 minutes! Can't find them? Make your own from chicken breasts. Place each breast on a cutting board and, with your knife parallel to the board, slice into the skinny side of the chicken breast in a single smooth motion. The side of green beans is cooked right in the same pan as the chicken, so this 20-minute easy, healthy dinner is not just a snap to prepare—the cleanup is a cinch too.

Lemon-Garlic Chicken with Green Beans
Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken breast cutlets

  • 1 teaspoon salt, divided

  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper, divided

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

  • 6 cups green beans (about 1 pound), trimmed

  • 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme, plus leaves for garnish

  • ¼ cup unsalted chicken broth

  • ¼ cup dry white wine

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  • ¼ cup toasted pine nuts (see Tip)

  • Lemon wedges for garnish

Directions

  1. Sprinkle chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken, turning once, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part registers 165 degrees F, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.

  2. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and green beans to the pan. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender-crisp, about 2 minutes. Stir in garlic, lemon zest and thyme; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add broth, wine and lemon juice and return the chicken and any accumulated juices to the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid is reduced by half, about 1 minute more.

  3. Serve topped with pine nuts, more thyme and lemon wedges, if desired.

Tips

Tip: Pine nuts add buttery texture and a little crunch to this simple chicken dish. Got extra? Toss them onto soups or salads or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 month or freeze for up to 6 months.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

296 Calories
16g Fat
11g Carbs
27g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 1/2 cups
Calories 296
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 11g 4%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 27g 53%
Total Fat 16g 20%
Saturated Fat 2g 11%
Cholesterol 63mg 21%
Vitamin A 812IU 16%
Vitamin C 17mg 19%
Folate 44mcg 11%
Sodium 652mg 28%
Calcium 65mg 5%
Iron 3mg 14%
Magnesium 74mg 18%
Potassium 519mg 11%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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