Dijon Chicken and Green Beans
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this flavorful Dijon Chicken and Green Beans recipe—an irresistible blend of tender, golden-brown chicken thighs and crisp green beans, all bathed in a luscious honey-Dijon sauce. This one-pan wonder combines tangy Dijon mustard, a hint of sweetness from honey, and the brightness of lemon juice, creating a perfectly balanced sauce that’s both comforting and elegant. The dish comes together in just 35 minutes, making it ideal for busy nights, yet sophisticated enough for entertaining. Pair the juicy chicken and vibrant green beans with crusty bread or fluffy rice to soak up every drop of the velvety sauce. Perfect for fans of quick, healthy, and flavorful meals!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 12 ounces green beans, trimmed
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper on both sides.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken thighs and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the minced garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Stir in the Dijon mustard, honey, chicken broth, and lemon juice. Whisk the ingredients together to create a smooth sauce.
Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, spooning some of the sauce over the top. Lower the heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and let the chicken cook for 12-15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
While the chicken is cooking, bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and blanch them for 2-3 minutes, until bright green. Drain and set aside.
Once the chicken is fully cooked, remove it from the skillet again and set aside. Add the butter to the skillet with the sauce and stir until melted and incorporated.
Add the blanched green beans to the skillet and toss to coat them in the sauce. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the green beans are tender but still crisp.
Return the chicken to the skillet to warm through for about 1-2 minutes.
Serve the Dijon chicken alongside the green beans, spooning extra sauce over both for added flavor. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
384 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 23.0 g | 30% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.9 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 113 mg | 38% | |
| Sodium | 914 mg | 40% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.1 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.5 g | ||
| Protein | 28.2 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 52 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 483 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
