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5 Easy One-Pan Dinner Recipes For Your Busiest Evenings

At the end of a long work day, the best dinner dinner options (other than ordering in) are always recipes that make cooking—and cleaning up afterwards—a breeze. Which is why we're such big fans of dishes that only require one pot or pan to create something simple and delicious, like those in The Ultimate One-Pan Oven Cookbook by Julia Konovalova. Julia's new book features everything from chicken to fish to pasta dishes—all using just one single pan. Here are five recipes you can try for yourself:

Easy Chicken Thighs in Peanut Sauce with Green Beans

Chicken thighs

The secret ingredient to these delicious wings? Peanut butter.

Photo: Julia Konovalova

Serves 4

2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil, divided
¼ cup (45 g) smooth peanut butter
2 tbsp (30 ml) lemon juice
4 tbsp (60 ml) orange juice
2 tbsp (30 ml) soy sauce
2 tbsp (30 ml) Sriracha
8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs
¾ lb (340 g) green beans
Salt and pepper to taste

Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C). While the oven is preheating,

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