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Chicken with Lemon and Garlic Green Beans

A fuss-free chicken dinner that follows the Keto Lifestyle. Served with Lemon and Garlic Green Beans it's a healthy and delicious meal.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: Mains
Dietary: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, No Added Sugar, Refined Sugar Free, Wheat Free

Ingredients

  • 3 boneless chicken thighs, skin on
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • ¼ teaspoon chilli flakes
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 65 grams green beans
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 15 grams flaked almonds
  • zest and juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 2 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped

Instructions

  • Season the chicken thighs with the smoked paprika, rosemary, chill flakes, salt and pepper.
  • Steam the green beans for 5 minutes until slightly tender. Drain and set aside.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pan over low-medium heat. Add the chicken thighs and cook for 5 minutes (or until fully cooked) on each side. Transfer to a plate.
  • Heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in the same pan. Add the garlic, steamed green beans and flaked almonds. Saute for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the lemon juice and zest.
  • Return the chicken thighs to the pan and reheat. Season with salt and pepper and serve garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

If you follow a Ketogenic diet the above recipe is one portion. 
Alternatively, you can add in more green beans (and an optional extra side) and serve 3.