Crispy One-Pan Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs Recipe Easy Dinner Idea with Green Beans
A quick and easy one-pan recipe featuring crispy chicken thighs cooked in garlic butter alongside tender green beans. Perfect for a flavorful weeknight dinner with minimal fuss and maximum taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.5 to 2 pounds / 700–900 grams)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 4 large garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 12 ounces fresh green beans, trimmed
- Fresh thyme or rosemary sprigs (optional)
- Fresh lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Place chicken thighs skin-side down in the skillet and press lightly with tongs to ensure good contact.
- Cook for 6-8 minutes without moving until the skin is golden brown and crispy.
- Flip the chicken thighs and add butter and minced garlic around them.
- Spoon the melting garlic butter over the chicken repeatedly for about 2 minutes to infuse flavor.
- Add trimmed green beans around the chicken in the pan, toss gently in garlic butter, and season with salt and pepper. Add fresh herbs if using.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast for 15-18 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and green beans are tender-crisp.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over chicken and beans if desired.
- Serve immediately, enjoying the crispy skin and glossy garlic butter-coated green beans.
Notes
Dry chicken skin thoroughly before cooking to ensure crispiness. Do not overcrowd the pan to allow the skin to crisp properly. Use a mix of olive oil and butter to prevent burning and add flavor. Add green beans after searing chicken to keep them crisp-tender. Use an instant-read thermometer to check for doneness (165°F internal temperature). For dairy-free option, substitute butter with olive oil or plant-based butter alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 32
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 38
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