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Lemon Thyme Chicken

Course Main Course
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 pound green beans, trimmed
  • 12 sprigs fresh thyme, divided
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided
  • 1 14-ounce can artichoke hearts, halved and patted very dry
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 lemon, halved
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 425°F. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss green beans and 6 sprigs thyme with 1 tablespoon oil and 1/4 teaspoon each, salt and pepper. Nestle artichokes onto pan, cut sides down, and roast on bottom rack in oven until tender and golden brown, about 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat remaining tablespoon oil in an oven-safe skillet on medium. Season chicken with a 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper and cook until golden brown on bottom, about 3 to 4 minutes. Flip chicken over and cook 2 minutes more.
  • Add lemon, cut side down, and remaining 6 thyme sprigs to skillet. Transfer skillet to oven along with vegetables and roast until chicken is cooked through, about 9 minutes more. Serve with artichokes and green beans, plus cooked quinoa seasoned however you like. Yum!