Embark on a culinary journey with this delectable baked chicken and vegetable extravaganza. Tender chicken pieces, aromatic fennel, and hearty potatoes unite in a symphony of flavors, roasted to perfection in the oven. This wholesome dish not only tantalizes your taste buds but also provides a delightful visual feast. The chicken emerges beautifully browned, while the fennel and potatoes caramelize to a golden hue. Serve this savory creation as a centerpiece for your family dinner or impress guests at your next gathering. It's a culinary masterpiece that promises to leave a lasting impression. This article offers a collection of recipes that cater to diverse dietary preferences, including gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options. Discover variations that incorporate flavorful herbs, tangy sauces, and a medley of colorful vegetables. Unleash your inner chef and create a dish that perfectly suits your palate. So, prepare to indulge in the deliciousness of baked chicken, potatoes, and fennel - a culinary delight that will transport you to a realm of gastronomic bliss.
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SHEET-PAN CHICKEN WITH SWEET POTATOES AND FENNEL
This easy, sheet-pan dinner sings thanks to its zingy vinaigrette of sharp pecorino, warming cracked pepper and bright lemon - which you'll want to slather on everything. These flavors really get a chance to shine drizzled on top of roast chicken and seasonal vegetables. Don't be afraid to substitute the sweet potatoes and fennel with whatever vegetables you have on hand. Serve the dish with a handful of leafy greens and a generous amount of the vinaigrette.
Provided by Yewande Komolafe
Categories dinner, weekday, weeknight, poultry, main course
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425 degrees. In a large bowl, toss chicken with 2 tablespoons oil. Season with salt and arrange on a large rimmed baking sheet, skin-side up.
- In the same bowl, toss potatoes and fennel with 2 tablespoons oil. Season with salt and arrange in an even layer around the chicken.
- Roast until chicken and potatoes are a deep golden brown and fennel is starting to caramelize at the edges, about 35 to 45 minutes.
- As chicken cooks, combine vinegar, lemon zest and juice, mustard, garlic and 1 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Whisk in remaining 1/4 cup olive oil in a thin stream and stir in pecorino. Season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer the chicken to a cutting board to rest. Toss the fennel fronds and parsley with the roasted vegetables.
- To serve, cut the chicken off the bone and slice. Divide chicken and vegetables among plates. Serve with a handful of leafy greens if you like, and spoon the pecorino vinaigrette over everything.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 983, UnsaturatedFat 44 grams, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 65 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 78 grams, SaturatedFat 18 grams, Sodium 1179 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CHICKEN FENNEL BAKE
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil.
- Cut the fennel into thick slices. Shingle them onto the center of the baking sheet and season with salt and pepper.
- Zest 2 of the lemons and set aside, then juice these lemons into a medium bowl. Whisk the olive oil into the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. Halve the remaining 3 lemons and add them to the bowl along with the potatoes and carrots. Toss to coat. Spread the vegetables and lemon halves around the outside of the baking sheet. Put the chicken thighs in the same bowl along with the reserved lemon zest and more salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Put the chicken on top of the fennel skin-side up, leaving a little space between pieces.
- Bake, stirring the potatoes and carrots halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender, 50 minutes to 1 hour. Serve the chicken with the vegetables and roasted lemon halves.
POTATO AND FENNEL BAKED CHICKEN CASSEROLE
Provided by Physical Kitchness
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven 375 degrees
- Cut the top and bottom off of the fennel bulb and cut into slices, about 2" thick
- Place the fennel slices in the bottom of a 9x13 casserole dish and add the potatoes
- Lightly drizzle the fennel and potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil and add the dried oregano
- In a small bowl combine 1/4 cup olive oil, Dijon, lime juice, garlic, and salt
- Place the chicken breasts on top of the fennel and potatoes and spoon the olive oil/dijon/garlic mixture on top of each breast. Drizzle leftover mixture on the potatoes and fennel
- Bake at 375 degrees for 50-60 minutes, or until chicken is cooked throughout and potatoes are soft
- Garnish with fresh parsley
POTATO-FENNEL GRATIN
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Butter the inside of a 10-by-15-by-2-inch (10-cup) baking dish.
- Remove the stalks from the fennel and cut the bulbs in half lengthwise. Remove the cores and thinly slice the bulbs crosswise, making approximately 4 cups of sliced fennel. Saute the fennel and onions in the olive oil and butter on medium-low heat for 15 minutes, until tender.
- Peel the potatoes, then thinly slice them by hand or with a mandoline. Mix the sliced potatoes in a large bowl with 2 cups of cream, 2 cups of Gruyère, salt, and pepper. Add the sauteed fennel and onion and mix well.
- Pour the potatoes into the baking dish. Press down to smooth the potatoes. Combine the remaining 2 tablespoons of cream and 1/2 cup of Gruyère and sprinkle on the top. Bake for 1 1/2 hours, until the potatoes are very tender and the top is browned and bubbly. Allow to set for 10 minutes and serve.
ROAST CHICKEN WITH FENNEL
The kind of fennel we see in supermarkets (which, almost needless to say, is cultivated, not wild) is wonderful when cooked to full tenderness, so I thought it might make a good base for chicken, which is heavier than fish and takes longer to cook. The idea was that the fennel would lend its flavor to the chicken, the chicken would lend its juices to the fennel and the creation would need little else. The results were better than expected. Garnished with parsley and served with a bit of lemon (especially when caramelized, fennel can be quite sweet), the dish has an elegant look and delicious, surprisingly complex flavor.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories dinner, weekday, main course
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oven to 450 degrees. Drizzle bottom of shallow roasting pan or baking sheet with about half the olive oil and cover it with a layer of the fennel. Overlap pieces if necessary but use whole pan. Drizzle remaining oil over fennel and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, cut up chicken if necessary and sprinkle the pieces with salt and pepper.
- Top fennel with the chicken parts, skin side up. Ideally, you'll have a layer of fennel pretty much covered by a layer of chicken, but it's fine if some of the fennel roasts uncovered. Spoon some of the oil from bottom of pan over chicken. If there is not enough, drizzle additional olive oil over the chicken. Roast about 15 minutes, then baste chicken with pan drippings and rotate the pan. If necessary, adjust oven temperature so chicken browns but does not burn.
- The chicken will be done in about 30 minutes. Serve each piece with some fennel and a little of the pan juices spooned over, garnished with parsley and a lemon wedge.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 693, UnsaturatedFat 37 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 53 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 44 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Sodium 855 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams
BAKED CHICKEN, POTATOES, AND FENNEL
Fresh fennel (often mistakenly called anise) is a common ingredient in Mediterranean cooking. Here, it is baked until tender and buttery-tasting. If you are unable to find fennel bulbs with the fronds still attached, you can garnish the dish with dill instead.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken
Time 1h20m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a deep 9-by-13-inch baking dish, toss potatoes with fennel (bulb and stalk), garlic, and 4 teaspoons oil. Season generously with salt and pepper. Bake, tossing occasionally, until potato edges are browned, 35 to 45 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, warm remaining teaspoon oil. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook, starting with skin side down, until browned on both sides, 6 to 10 minutes. Remove chicken.
- Wipe skillet with a paper towel; add broth, and bring to a boil. Add chicken and hot broth to potato mixture in baking dish; bake until chicken is no longer pink and an instant-read thermometer registers 165 degrees, 20 to 25 minutes. Garnish with fronds.
Tips:
- Choose the right chicken: Use a whole chicken or chicken breasts or thighs. If using a whole chicken, cut it into 8 pieces.
- Season the chicken well: Use a combination of herbs, spices, and salt and pepper. You can also add a citrus zest or juice to brighten the flavor.
- Use good quality potatoes: Choose potatoes that are firm and have a thin skin. Yukon Gold or red potatoes work well.
- Cut the vegetables evenly: This will help them cook evenly. Aim for 1-inch pieces for the potatoes and fennel.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: Make sure there is enough space between the chicken and vegetables so that they can cook evenly.
- Roast at a high temperature: This will help the chicken and vegetables get crispy and browned.
- Flip the chicken and vegetables halfway through cooking: This will ensure that they cook evenly on all sides.
- Let the chicken and vegetables rest before serving: This will help the juices redistribute and make the meat more tender.
Conclusion:
Baked chicken with potatoes and fennel is a delicious and easy one-pan meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The chicken is juicy and flavorful, the potatoes are crispy and tender, and the fennel adds a subtle sweetness and anise flavor. This dish is also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. Serve it with a simple green salad or a roasted vegetable medley for a complete meal.
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