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Juicy Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Recipe in Just 30 Minutes

lemon garlic butter chicken
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A flavorful and healthy lemon garlic butter chicken dish with potatoes and green beans, perfect for meal prep or a quick dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 1/2 lbs baby potatoes, halved
  • 12 oz green beans, trimmed
  • 3 tbsp olive oil (divided)
  • 3 tbsp butter, melted
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 tsp salt (plus more to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 lemon, sliced (plus 1 tbsp lemon juice)
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Cook the potatoes: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add baby potatoes and cook 10–12 minutes until just fork-tender. Drain well.
  2. Season the chicken: Pat chicken dry. Season both sides with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
  3. Sear the chicken: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook 5–6 minutes per side (or until internal temp reaches 165°F). Remove and rest 5 minutes, then slice.
  4. Make the lemon garlic butter: In a small bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes (if using).
  5. Sauté potatoes + green beans: In the same skillet, add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil. Toss in potatoes and green beans. Cook 6–8 minutes, stirring, until potatoes are golden and green beans are crisp-tender.
  6. Finish + assemble: Pour lemon garlic butter over everything and toss to coat. Add lemon slices and sprinkle with parsley. Divide into meal prep containers with potatoes and green beans on one side and sliced chicken on the other.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 3 days.
  • Adjust red pepper flakes for desired spice level.
  • Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor.

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