Title: Baked Chicken with Garlic Green Beans
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 2
Ingredients:
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
200 grams fresh green beans, trimmed
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create a marinade.
3. Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and brush the marinade evenly over both sides of the chicken. Ensure the chicken is well coated.
4. In a separate bowl, toss the trimmed green beans with remaining olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
5. Arrange the green beans around the chicken in the baking dish.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 to 30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit and the green beans are tender.
7. Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes. Slice the chicken and serve with the baked garlic green beans.
Enjoy a nutritious and delicious lunch that is friendly for those managing their carbohydrate intake.