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Crispy One-Pan Lemon Herb Chicken Thighs Recipe Easy Green Beans Dinner

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A simple and satisfying one-pan dinner featuring crispy skin chicken thighs infused with lemon and herbs, paired with tender-crisp green beans. Perfect for busy weeknights with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.5 pounds / 700 grams)
  • 8 ounces fresh green beans, trimmed (about 225 grams)
  • 1 medium lemon, zested and juiced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Pat chicken thighs dry thoroughly with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Heat until shimmering but not smoking, about 2 minutes.
  4. Place chicken thighs skin-side down in the hot oil. Press gently with tongs to keep skin flat against the pan. Cook for 7-9 minutes without moving until skin is deep golden brown and crisp. Adjust heat if skin starts to burn.
  5. Flip the chicken thighs and cook for another 3 minutes on the flesh side.
  6. Scatter minced garlic and chopped herbs around the chicken. Stir gently to coat herbs in oil without burning the garlic.
  7. Nestle trimmed green beans around the chicken in the skillet. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Drizzle lemon juice over everything and sprinkle lemon zest on top.
  8. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and roast for 12-15 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and green beans are tender-crisp.
  9. Optional: Add a tablespoon of butter to the skillet just before serving and spoon melted butter over chicken and beans for extra richness.
  10. Remove skillet from oven and let chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve chicken thighs with roasted green beans and spoon pan juices over the top.

Notes

Pat chicken skin dry thoroughly for best crispiness. Avoid overcrowding the pan; cook in batches if needed. If skin isn’t crispy enough, broil for 1-2 minutes at the end, watching carefully to prevent burning. Use fresh green beans for best texture. Butter is optional and can be substituted with plant-based alternatives for dairy-free.

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