Description
Sunshine on a plate in 35 minutes. Tender, golden-seared chicken bathed in a zesty lemon-dill butter sauce meets crisp-tender green beans with nutty toasted almonds. Elegant enough for guests, simple enough for a midweek mood boost—this is the kind of dish that makes you slow down for that first bite.
Ingredients
Chicken:
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1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (pounded ½-inch thick)
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1 tbsp olive oil
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Salt & pepper, to taste
Lemon Butter Dill Sauce:
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3 tbsp unsalted butter
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Zest & juice of 1 lemon
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
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Salt & pepper, to taste
Green Bean Almondine:
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4 cups trimmed green beans
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1 tbsp butter
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¼ cup sliced almonds, toasted
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Salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions
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Prep chicken – Pound to even thickness, pat dry, season with salt & pepper.
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Cook chicken – Heat oil in skillet over medium heat. Sear 5–6 min per side until 165°F inside. Transfer to plate, tent with foil.
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Make sauce – In same skillet, melt butter. Add garlic, sauté 30 sec. Stir in lemon juice, zest, dill, salt, and pepper. Simmer 1 min.
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Cook beans – Blanch in salted boiling water 3–4 min, then drain and shock in ice water. Toss with butter, salt, and pepper.
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Assemble – Slice chicken, spoon over sauce, plate with beans, and sprinkle almonds on top.
Notes
Always zest before juicing your lemon—less mess, more flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 25 mins
Nutrition
- Calories: 360cal Per Serving
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Protein: 33g