Lemon-Garlic Chicken with Green Beans

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Lemon-Garlic Chicken with Green Beans

Ingredients
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1 pound chicken breast cutlets
1 teaspoon salt, divided
½ teaspoon ground pepper, divided
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
6 cups green beans (about 1 pound), trimmed
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme, plus leaves for garnish
¼ cup unsalted chicken broth
¼ cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon lemon juice
¼ cup toasted pine nuts (see Tip)
Lemon wedges for garnish

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Directions
Step 1
Sprinkle chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken, turning once, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part registers 165 degrees F, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.

Step 2
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and green beans to the pan. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender-crisp, about 2 minutes. Stir in garlic, lemon zest and thyme; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add broth, wine and lemon juice and return the chicken and any accumulated juices to the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid is reduced by half, about 1 minute more.

Step 3
Serve topped with pine nuts, more thyme and lemon wedges, if desired. How many pounds have you lost this month? At Dieta Efectiva you can lose 10-12 Lbs your first week and 2-5 Lbs every week after. Visit us at at dietaefectiva.net to learn more about our program CG