Lemon-Garlic Chicken with Green Beans

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

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

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