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1) One-Pan Lemon Garlic Chicken with Green Beans

Chicken thighs and green beans, one pan, done. No babysitting required. It roasts at high heat, which means the oven does all the work while you sit down for approximately eight minutes before someone needs something.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 lb)
  • 1 lb green beans trimmed
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lemon zested and juiced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • Optional: 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Pat chicken dry and season with salt, pepper, and oregano.
  2. Toss green beans with 1 tbsp oil, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt on the pan.
  3. Mix remaining oil, lemon juice, and garlic; brush on chicken.
  4. Arrange chicken skin-side up on beans. Roast 25 to 30 minutes until juices run clear.
  5. If skin isn't crisp, broil 1 to 2 minutes while watching.
  6. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.