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Lemon Green Bean Chicken Skillet

Total Time20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs fresh green beans trimmed
  • 1 Tbsp olive or avocado oil
  • 3-4 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 Tbsps fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 Tbsps chopped fresh parsley
  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast/tenders diced into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive or avocado oil divided
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Bring water to a boil in a large pot. Add beans; cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 8 minutes. Drain beans; pat dry. Set aside.
  • In a 12-inch non-stick wok or saute pan, heat 1/2 oil over moderately high heat. Once oil is hot, add diced chicken and season lightly with salt and pepper. Sauté until cooked through, tossing occasionally, about 5-6 minutes. Transfer to large plate & set aside.
  • Heat remaining oil in pan over medium heat. Add garlic, and sauté 30 seconds. Add beans, lemon juice,sea salt, and pepper; cook 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Add cooked chicken, combine; Sprinkle with parsley. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 6g