Pan-Seared Chicken with Lemon-Garlic Sauce, Green Beans, and Quinoa

Name: Pan-Seared Chicken with Lemon-Garlic Sauce, Green Beans, and Quinoa
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: French-American Fusion
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 pound chicken thigh (boneless, skinless); 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper; 3 clove garlic (minced); 0.5 cup chicken broth; 2 tablespoon lemon juice (fresh); 1 tablespoon butter; 0.25 cup fresh parsley (chopped); 6 ounce green beans (trimmed); 1 cup quinoa (cooked)

Tender boneless, skinless chicken thighs pan-seared to perfection and coated in a vibrant lemon-garlic sauce, served alongside steamed green beans and fluffy quinoa for a complete and quick meal.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 25 min
Servings: 2
Cuisine: French-American Fusion
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $4.31/serving

Dietary

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

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound chicken thigh (boneless, skinless)
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
3 clove garlic (minced)
0.5 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoon lemon juice (fresh)
1 tablespoon butter
0.25 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
6 ounce green beans (trimmed)
1 cup quinoa (cooked)

Instructions

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken thighs with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
Add the chicken thighs to the hot skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, until deeply golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring to a simmer.
Stir in the butter until melted, then return the chicken to the skillet, spooning the sauce over it. Toss with 1/4 cup fresh parsley.
While the chicken cooks, steam the green beans until tender-crisp, about 3-5 minutes. Prepare the cooked quinoa according to package directions or use pre-cooked, reheating as necessary.
Serve the pan-seared chicken with lemon-garlic sauce alongside the green beans and quinoa.

Notes

Using pre-cooked quinoa can save significant time. Fresh parsley adds brightness but can be omitted if you're in a rush.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 490
Protein: 52.8 g
Carbohydrates: 30.1 g
Fat: 19.3 g
Fiber: 6.2 g
Sodium: 780 mg
Saturated Fat: 6.8 g
Sugar: 1.9 g
Cholesterol: 185 mg