Name: Garlic butter chicken with string beans
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 10 oz boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces; 7 oz green beans, trimmed; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp salted butter; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 3/4 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes; 2 tbsp water

Instructions

Prep 20 min · Cook 5 min

Pat the chicken dry and season with half the salt and pepper. Heat half the olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer and cook for 3 minutes without moving it to develop a golden crust. Flip and cook for 2 minutes more until nearly cooked through. Transfer chicken to a plate.
Wipe the skillet and return to medium-high heat with the remaining olive oil. Add the green beans and sauté for 2 minutes. Pour in the water and cover immediately with a lid or large plate. Steam for 3 minutes until the water has evaporated and the beans are bright green and crisp-tender.
Reduce heat to medium. Return the chicken to the skillet with the beans. Add the butter, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and the remaining salt and pepper. Sauté for 2 minutes, tossing constantly, until the butter is melted and the garlic is fragrant and the chicken is fully cooked. Done when opaque in the center, 165°F.
Remove from heat and pour the lemon juice over the chicken and beans. Toss one last time to coat everything in the garlic butter sauce. Serve immediately.

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