Food and Drink Recipes

INGREDIENTS LIST FOR THE LEMON GARLIC BUTTER CHICKEN THIGHS AND GREEN BEANS SKILLET

• 3 – 6 skinless, boneless chicken thighs

• 1 pound (450g) green beans, trimmed

• 3 tablespoons butter, divided or (ghee for paleo diet)

• 4 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 teaspoon paprika

• 1 teaspoon onion powder

• 1/4 teaspoon salt and fresh cracked black pepper

• Juice of 1/2 lemon + lemon slices, for garnish

• 1/2 cup (125ml) chicken stock

• 1/2 cup fresh chopped parsley

• 4 drops Lemon Vitality

DIRECTIONS

1. To make the lemon garlic butter chicken thighs with green beans: In a small bowl, combine onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Season chicken thighs generously with the spice mixture. Set aside while you prepare green beans.

2. Arrange green beans in a microwave-safe dish with 1/2 cup (125ml) water. Cook in the microwave for 8-10 minutes, until almost done but still crisp.

3. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Lay the seasoned chicken thighs in one layer in the skillet. Cook for 10-12 minutes then flip and cook another 10-12 minutes, until cooked through and a cooking thermometer displays 165°F (75°C). If chicken browns too quickly, lower the heat. Adjust timing depending on the thickness. Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside.

4. In the same skillet, lower the heat and melt the remaining tablespoon butter. Add chopped parsley, garlic, and pre-cooked green beans and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring regularly, until cooked to your liking. Add lemon juice, lemon vitality and chicken stock and reduce the sauce for a couple of minutes, until slightly thickened.

5. Add cooked chicken thighs back to the pan and reheat quickly. Adjust seasoning with pepper and serve the lemon garlic butter chicken thighs immediately, garnished with fresh parsley, and a slice of lemon if you like. Enjoy!

TIPS FOR THE CHICKEN THIGHS RECIPE

• Remove chicken thighs from the refrigerator about 15 minutes before cooking to bring them close to room temperature.

• Season chicken just before cooking to prevent drawing out moisture and drying out the meat. If you want to let it sit longer, omit the salt fro the spice mixture, and add it 10 minutes before cooking.

• You can add crispy bacon to the green beans for a nice flavor.

• For a variant of this chicken recipe, you can use chicken tenders instead of chicken thighs. They’re delicious and cook faster! Just keep an eye on it so they don’t overcook and dry up.