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Lemon Herb Chicken with Green Beans

Pan-seared chicken and crisp green beans finished with lemon, garlic, and a shower of fresh herbs.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 1 lb green beans trimmed
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lemon juiced and zested
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 0.75 tsp salt

Method
 

  1. Season chicken with salt and sear in olive oil 6-7 minutes per side until golden.
  2. Remove chicken and add green beans to the same pan.
  3. Saute green beans with garlic 5 minutes until crisp-tender.
  4. Return chicken, add lemon juice and zest, and simmer 2 minutes.
  5. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Notes

A little extra lemon zest at the very end keeps everything tasting fresh.