Lemon-Herb Chicken with Garlic Green Beans and Cauliflower Rice
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Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Prep: Pat chicken thighs dry, season both sides with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and half the oregano. Zest the lemon and juice 1 tbsp; mince garlic.
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Add 1 tbsp olive oil. When hot, place skin-side down chicken thighs. Cook 6–7 minutes until skin is deep golden and releases easily.
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Flip chicken, add 1 tbsp butter, minced garlic, lemon zest and juice, and remaining oregano. Tilt pan and spoon melted butter-lemon sauce over chicken for 4–6 more minutes, or until internal temp reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove chicken to rest on a plate and tent loosely.
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While chicken cooks, heat a second large skillet over medium. Add 1 tbsp oil or butter and the trimmed green beans. Sauté 5–7 minutes until bright and tender-crisp. In last minute add slivered almonds (if using) and a pinch of salt and pepper.
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In the same pan used for green beans (or a third pan), heat 1 tbsp oil/butter over medium-high. Add cauliflower rice and a pinch of salt. Sauté 4–5 minutes until warmed and slightly golden. Finish with a squeeze of lemon if desired.
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Plate: Spoon cauliflower rice, add green beans, top with a chicken thigh and spoon pan sauce over chicken. Garnish with parsley.
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Saturated Fat: 9 g
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Dietary Fiber: 5 g
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Total Sugars: 3 g
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Added Sugars: 0 g
Description: Quick, lower-carb dinner ready in ~30 minutes using pantry staples and simple steps. Lean protein, healthy fats (olive oil, butter), lots of low-GI veg, and minimal carbs to suit Type 2-friendly goals.
- Prep: Pat chicken thighs dry, season both sides with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and half the oregano. Zest the lemon and juice 1 tbsp; mince garlic.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Add 1 tbsp olive oil. When hot, place skin-side down chicken thighs. Cook 6–7 minutes until skin is deep golden and releases easily.
- Flip chicken, add 1 tbsp butter, minced garlic, lemon zest and juice, and remaining oregano. Tilt pan and spoon melted butter-lemon sauce over chicken for 4–6 more minutes, or until internal temp reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove chicken to rest on a plate and tent loosely.
- While chicken cooks, heat a second large skillet over medium. Add 1 tbsp oil or butter and the trimmed green beans. Sauté 5–7 minutes until bright and tender-crisp. In last minute add slivered almonds (if using) and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- In the same pan used for green beans (or a third pan), heat 1 tbsp oil/butter over medium-high. Add cauliflower rice and a pinch of salt. Sauté 4–5 minutes until warmed and slightly golden. Finish with a squeeze of lemon if desired.
- Plate: Spoon cauliflower rice, add green beans, top with a chicken thigh and spoon pan sauce over chicken. Garnish with parsley.
Flavor profile: Bright citrus from lemon, savory roasted chicken skin, warm smokiness from paprika, and nutty crunch from almonds — balanced and fresh without heavy carbs.
Estimated Nutrition facts (per serving, AI-generated estimate using FDA-style layout): | Nutrient | Amount per serving | | Calories | 420 kcal | | Total Fat | 30 g |
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Saturated Fat: 9 g | Cholesterol | 150 mg | | Sodium | 420 mg | | Total Carbohydrate | 11 g |
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Dietary Fiber: 5 g
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Added Sugars: 0 g | Protein | 28 g | | Vitamin D | 0.5 µg | | Calcium | 60 mg | | Iron | 2 mg | | Potassium | 700 mg |
Disclaimer: Nutritional facts are AI-generated estimates and not guaranteed accurate.
Type-2 Diabetic Friendly explanation: Low in total carbs, emphasizes lean protein and non-starchy vegetables to reduce post-meal glucose spikes, includes healthy fats to slow absorption, and provides fiber and protein to support satiety.
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