Fennel & Olive Chicken

Fennel & Olive Chicken

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Fennel & olive chicken is a delicious and flavorful dish that combines chicken with fennel, olives, and spices. The chicken is usually baked or roasted with the fennel and olives, creating a savory and aromatic meal. 
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 361

Ingredients
  

  • 4 chicken thighs skin-on, bone-in
  • 1 medium fennel bulb sliced
  • 1/2 cup pitted green olives
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
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Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken thighs and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
  3. Add the sliced fennel to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, until it’s tender and lightly browned.
  4. Add the minced garlic, fennel seeds, and dried oregano to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
  5. Add the chicken broth and olives to the skillet and bring the mixture to a simmer.
  6. Place the chicken thighs back into the skillet, skin side up, and spoon the fennel and olive mixture over the top.
  7. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, until the chicken is fully cooked and the skin is crispy.
  8. Remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 361kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 20gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 111mgSodium: 491mgPotassium: 510mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 239IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 63mgIron: 2mg

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