Lemon and Thyme Chicken with Chilli Beans

Chicken breasts seared in olive oil, simmered in a lemon and white wine sauce, served with garlic-chilli green beans.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 546.1 kcals 2184.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 14.6 grams 58.4 grams
Fat 35.6 grams 142.2 grams
Protein 29.7 grams 118.6 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Fruits
1
piece
Lemon Juice
Juice only
1
piece
Lemon
Zest and pith removed, thinly sliced plus garnish
1
piece
Lemon Juice
Juice only for beans
GrainsCereals
30
g
Plain Flour
For dusting
Liquids
150
ml
Meat
4
piece
NutsSeeds
16
branch
Thyme
Fresh branches plus garnish
10
piece
Sage
Fresh leaves
1
piece
Salt
To taste
1
piece
Black Pepper
Freshly ground, to taste
1
clove
OilsFats
120
ml
Vegetables
2
piece
Onion
Small, finely sliced
1
piece
Red Chilli
De-seeded and finely chopped

Steps

  • Mix together the wine and lemon juice in a small bowl.
  • Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and rub well.
  • Dust chicken lightly with flour and flatten slightly with your palm.
  • Heat olive oil in a large pan and seal chicken on both sides.
  • Remove golden chicken breasts from the pan and set aside.
  • Lower heat and sweat sliced onions until soft.
  • Stir in lemon slices, thyme, and sage leaves.
  • Return chicken to pan and cook covered over gentle heat for three minutes.
  • Add wine mixture and cook covered for 15 seconds until bubbling.
  • Uncover and simmer until the sauce thickens and liquid evaporates slightly.
  • Adjust the seasoning of the sauce to taste.
  • Plate the chicken and pour the lemon sauce over each breast.
  • Garnish with fresh lemon slices and thyme sprigs.
  • Cook beans until tender, then drain and toss with garlic, lemon juice, and chilli.