Lemon Chicken with Green Beans & Roasted Potatoes
15 |
85 |
371 |
Ingredients |
Minutes |
Calories |
|
Prep |
Cook |
Servings |
15 min |
1 h 10 min |
4
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Keeping it simple for dinner with this delicious protein, potatoes, and vegetable option; a perfectly balanced plate!
Ingredients
2 breast
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Chicken breast, boneless, skinless
(large breasts, cut in half)
|
1 pinch
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Salt and pepper
(for chicken)
|
2 tbsp
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Butter, salted
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1 clove(s)
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Garlic
(1-2, minced)
|
2 tbsp
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Herbes de provence
|
1/2 tsp
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Sea Salt
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454 gm
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Green/yellow string beans, raw
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1 tbsp
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Extra virgin olive oil
(for green beans)
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1 pinch
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Salt and pepper
(to taste, for green beans)
|
2 tsp
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Lemon peel (zest)
(for green beans)
|
681 gm
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New potatoes
|
1 tbsp
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Extra virgin olive oil
(for potatoes)
|
1 pinch
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Salt and pepper
(to taste, for potatoes)
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1 clove(s)
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Garlic
(minced, for potatoes)
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6 lemon wedge
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Lemon
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F degrees and warm a skillet on medium-high.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Combine butter, garlic, and herbs de Provence in a bowl to make a buttery paste.
- Rub chicken breasts with the paste. Brown the chicken in a skillet.
- Transfer to an ovenproof dish cover with foil and bake in the oven for 35 minutes.
- Increase the heat to 425F degrees.
- Uncover and roast for an additional 5 minutes.
- In the meantime, bring a big pot of water to a boil.
- Add salt and beans. Cook until just tender, about 3 minutes.
- Strain and toss with extra virgin olive oil, salt pepper, and lemon zest.
- To make the roasted potatoes, toss potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Roast at 425F degrees for 30 minutes.
- 15 minutes into cooking time toss with minced garlic.
- Serve chicken with a side of potatoes, green beans, and a lemon wedge.
Notes:
Quick Tips:
Safety
Never eat poultry that is raw, or not cooked through. Internal temperature of chicken breast pieces should be 165F or 74C degrees.
Nutritional Highlights:
Chicken breast High in lean protein, it helps to build muscle and boost metabolism.
Nutrition Facts
Per Portion
Calories
371
Calories from fat
148
Calories from saturated fat
51
Total Fat
16.5 g
Saturated Fat
5.6 g
Trans Fat
0.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat
7.3 g
Cholesterol
101 mg
Sodium
863 mg
Potassium
1042 mg
Total Carbohydrate
28.2 g
Dietary Fiber
6.0 g
Sugars
4.1 g
Protein
30 g
Dietary servings
Per Portion
Fruit |
0.1 |
Meat |
1.3 |
Vegetables |
4.1 |
Energy sources
Meal Type(s)