Pan-Fried Garlic Lemon Chicken with Fresh Green Beans

Name: Pan-Fried Garlic Lemon Chicken with Fresh Green Beans
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast; 1.5 pound fresh green beans (trimmed); 1 lemon (half sliced, half for juice); 4 clove garlic (minced); 2 tablespoon olive oil; 0.25 cup fresh parsley (chopped); 0.75 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Perfectly pan-fried chicken breast with bright lemon and savory garlic, served alongside crisp, tender fresh green beans, offering a light yet satisfying complete meal.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 30 min
Servings: 6
Cuisine: American
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $1.97/serving

Dietary

Gluten-Free
Low-Carb
High-Protein
Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Egg-Free
Low-Sugar

Ingredients

1.5 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast
1.5 pound fresh green beans (trimmed)
1 lemon (half sliced, half for juice)
4 clove garlic (minced)
2 tablespoon olive oil
0.25 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
0.75 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Pat the boneless, skinless chicken breast dry. Slice each chicken breast horizontally to create thinner cutlets, about 1/2-inch thick. Season the chicken cutlets on both sides with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
In a small bowl, combine the minced garlic and juice from half the lemon. Set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken cutlets and pan-fry for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F or 74°C). Remove chicken from skillet and keep warm.
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the same skillet. Add the trimmed fresh green beans and sauté for 5-7 minutes, until tender-crisp. Season with 1/4 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
Pour the garlic-lemon mixture over the green beans and cook for 1 minute more, stirring, allowing the flavors to meld. Be careful not to overcook the beans to avoid a slimy texture.
Serve the pan-fried chicken cutlets alongside the sautéed garlic-lemon green beans. Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon slices if desired.

Notes

Cooking chicken cutlets rather than whole breasts speeds up cooking time significantly. Adjust garlic and lemon to your taste preferences.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 210
Protein: 27.4 g
Carbohydrates: 8.2 g
Fat: 7.7 g
Fiber: 2.6 g
Sodium: 351 mg
Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
Sugar: 3.4 g
Cholesterol: 80 mg