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23) Garlic Butter Baked Thighs with Green Beans

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 6 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs (about 3 lb)
  • 1 lb fresh green beans trimmed
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp dried thyme or 1 tbsp fresh chopped
  • 1 lemon zested and sliced
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Pat chicken dry and season with salt, pepper, and thyme.
  2. Toss green beans with olive oil, a pinch of salt, and pepper; spread in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet.
  3. Place thighs skin-side up among the beans. Drizzle melted butter and minced garlic evenly over chicken and beans.
  4. Add lemon slices on and around the thighs and sprinkle red pepper flakes if using.
  5. Roast 30–35 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F and skin is golden; broil 2 minutes if you want extra crisp.
  6. Let rest 5 minutes, spoon pan juices over chicken, and serve.