Best 6 Chicken With Fennel And Thyme Recipes
**An Aromatic Journey: Chicken with Fennel and Thyme, and More Culinary Delights**
Embark on a culinary adventure with our tantalizing chicken dish infused with the vibrant flavors of fennel and thyme. This delectable recipe promises a symphony of flavors that will delight your taste buds. But that's not all; our article offers a treasure trove of additional recipes that will transport you to a world of culinary wonders. From the classic comfort of chicken noodle soup to the exotic allure of Thai green curry with chicken, our collection caters to every palate. Get ready to explore a world of taste sensations as we unveil these culinary gems.
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
BROILED CHICKEN WITH THYME, FENNEL AND PEPPERS
Categories Chicken Broil Fennel Bell Pepper Spring Thyme Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook fennel bulbs in large saucepan of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 8 minutes. Drain; cool.
- Toss fennel, bell peppers, olive oil and 1 teaspoon chopped thyme in large bowl to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
- Preheat broiler. Using mallet or rolling pin, pound each chicken breast between sheets of plastic to 1/2-inch thickness. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Place chicken, skin side down, on broiler pan.
- Watching closely, broil chicken 4 to inches from heat source until golden brown and almost cooked through, about 5 minutes. Remove broiler pan from oven. Pour off any pan drippings. Using tongs, turn chicken over and broil until skin is golden brown and chicken is cooked through, about 4 minutes longer. Transfer chicken to platter. Tent with foil to keep warm. Pour off any additional pan drippings.
- Working in 2 batches, arrange peppers and fennel in single layer on broiler pan. Broil until vegetables begin to brown and peppers and tender, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer vegetables to platter with chicken.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in heavy small saucepan over medium-low heat. Mix in remaining 2 teaspoons chopped thyme, lemon peel and fennel seeds. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Drizzle butter mixture over chicken. Garnish chicken with thyme sprigs, if desired, and serve.
DELICIOUS THYME ROASTED CHICKEN AND FENNEL
Total comfort food...a simple and absolutely delicious chicken dish, and ready in just about 1 hour. This dish has so much flavor, I have made this many times over the years, it will always be a favorite in my house. You can remove the skin if desired, also you may double the recipe, and of coarse adjust the thyme to taste. I have even added in whole peeled cloves of garlic (one whole garlic bulb, seperated into cloves) in with the veggies in place of the garlic powder.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Chicken
Time 1h
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Set oven to 400 degrees.
- Prepare and grease a large roasting pan (about 17x11-inch).
- Arrange the chicken skin side up in the pan.
- Place the potatoes, fennel and onion around the chicken.
- Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper, garlic powder (if using) and thyme.
- Drizzle oil over chicken and veggies.
- Roast/cook uncovered for 20 minutes.
- Remove and baste with drippings from the pan.
- Place back in oven and bake for about another 20-25 minutes more, or until chicken is done.
- Transfer chicken and veggies to a platter.
- Skim off fat from drippings.
- Add in about 1/3 cup water to the roasting pan; bring to boil (I do this on top of the stove) and boil over medium heat, stirring constantly until brown bits are loosened from bottom of the pan.
- Spoon juices over chicken and veggies.
- Delicious!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1071.3, Fat 64.8, SaturatedFat 15.8, Cholesterol 230, Sodium 278.8, Carbohydrate 56.7, Fiber 8.3, Sugar 5, Protein 64
BAKED FENNEL WITH PARMESAN AND THYME
Serve this savory side dish inspired by France's Provence region with baked eggs or roasted chicken, pork, or fish.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Boil 3 fennel bulbs, trimmed and split lengthwise, until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain fennel, cut side down, on paper towels, 5 minutes. Place fennel, cut side up, in a buttered 8-inch square baking dish and brush with 1 tablespoon softened butter. Season with coarse salt and ground pepper and top with 1/3 cup grated Parmesan and 4 sprigs thyme. Bake until cheese is golden brown, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 89 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 3 g
CHICKEN AND FENNEL
Make and share this Chicken and Fennel recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Scott Hannigan
Categories Stew
Time 1h35m
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix the turmeric, pepper and salt into the olive oil. Brush about half of this mixture over the chicken fillets.
- Saute chicken gently for about 30 minutes Do not cover - turn the fillets occasionally.
- Trim and clean the fennel bulbs. Cut into 4 pieces each.
- Arrange fennel pieces in the pan with the chicken. Add about one third of the water. Brush with the remaining oil mixture.
- Cover the pan and stew slowly for about an hour or until the fennel is soft. During this time add more water only if necessary. The covered pan should generate enough of its own moisture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 386, Fat 23.9, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 114.5, Sodium 986.5, Carbohydrate 14.5, Fiber 6, Sugar 0.1, Protein 29.5
CHICKEN WITH CREAMY MUSHROOMS, FENNEL AND LEEKS
This chicken is anything but bland, because the seasonings are literally pounded into the meat. The springtime vegetables are perfectly softened so they melt into a creamy luscious sauce.
Provided by Valerie Bertinelli
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Slice the leeks in half, then thinly slice them into 1/4-inch-thick half-moons. Place the leeks in a colander set over a bowl and fill the bowl with enough water to cover the leeks. Gently stir them around to help remove any excess dirt and sand. Remove the colander with the leeks from the bowl, leaving behind any dirt. Let leeks drain completely.
- Place the chicken breasts on a sheet of parchment paper. Season the chicken breasts with salt, a pinch red pepper flakes, and half the thyme leaves. Place another piece of parchment on top of the chicken. Use a meat mallet or a rolling pin to pound the chicken breasts slightly until they are an even thickness, about 3/4 to 1 inch thick. Hold both pieces of parchment paper and flip the chicken over; now the parchment that was originally on the bottom should be on top. Remove the parchment, exposing the unseasoned side of chicken. Season with salt, another pinch red pepper flakes, and the remaining thyme leaves. Place the parchment back on top and pound slightly to adhere the seasoning.
- Heat a large straight-sided skillet over medium-high heat. Add in 2 tablespoons olive oil and swirl to coat the pan. Add in the chicken breasts and cook, undisturbed, about 4 minutes. Flip the chicken and cook until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown and reaches 165 degrees F, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove the chicken to a plate and set aside.
- Turn the heat down to medium and add in the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add the fennel, mushrooms, and leeks to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Season the vegetables with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Deglaze with the white wine and cook until the wine is mostly evaporated, about 1 minute. Turn the heat down to low and add in the cream. Cook, stirring frequently, until the cream has thickened slightly, 2 to 3 minutes. Season the sauce to taste.
- To serve, spoon the creamy vegetables over the chicken. Garnish with thyme leaves.
Tips:
- Choose the Right Fennel: Select firm, white fennel bulbs with no blemishes or bruises. The fronds should be bright green and aromatic.
- Prepare the Fennel Properly: Trim the fennel bulb and remove any tough outer layers. Cut the bulb in half lengthwise and remove the core. Slice the fennel thinly for even cooking.
- Use Fresh Herbs: Fresh thyme adds a delightful aroma and flavor to the dish. If you don't have fresh thyme, you can use 1/2 teaspoon of dried thyme.
- Don't Overcook the Chicken: Chicken breasts can dry out quickly, so it's important to cook them until they are just cooked through. Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature, which should reach 165°F (74°C).
- Serve Immediately: Chicken with fennel and thyme is best served hot. Pair it with roasted vegetables or a simple salad for a complete meal.
Conclusion:
This simple yet flavorful dish is a great way to enjoy the delicate taste of fennel. The combination of fennel, thyme, and lemon creates a bright and aromatic flavor that complements the tender chicken. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special occasion dish, this chicken with fennel and thyme is sure to impress.
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