Lemon Garlic Chicken and Garlicky Green Beans
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
- 2 chicken breasts, halved or 4 chicken cutlets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup milk
- Zest of ½ lemon
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
- 1 12oz bag of fresh green beans
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2-3 cloves minced garlic
- Salt & pepper
Instructions
Step 1:
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat
Step 2:
Season the chicken cutlets with 1 tablespoon of Bistro Blend. Cook the chicken about 4 minutes per side, until internal temperature is at least 165 degrees
Step 3:
Remove from pan and set aside. Add butter to the pan and lower the heat to low.
Step 4:
Add the garlic and cook until fragrant (about a minute), then add the cream, lemon zest and lemon juice and simmer 2-3 minutes, stirring until slightly thickened.
Step 5:
Return the chicken to the pan and warm for 1-2 minutes. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve with green beans.
Garlicky Green Beans
Step 1:
Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil with 1 teaspoon of salt. Add beans, cook for 4 minutes (they will turn bright green), drain, then rinse under cold tap water to cool.
Step 2:
In a pan over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of butter. Add green beans and garlic. Toss to coat and let them cook for about 2-3 minutes. Salt and pepper to taste, and serve.