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Roasted chicken with turmeric, fennel and citrus.
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4.94 from 16 votes

Roast Chicken with Fennel and Citrus

A gorgeous and flavorful dinner, this one pot roast chicken with fennel braised with olive oil, bright citrus and eye-catching turmeric.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Marinating20 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: chicken with ctrusi, chicken with fennel, citrus chicken, roast chicken with fennel
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 773kcal

Ingredients

Marinade

Roast Chicken

  • 2 pounds bone in, skin on chicken thighs
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 1 fennel bulb stems removed and cut into thin wedges
  • 1 lemon sliced thin
  • 2 clementines sliced thin
  • 1 ½ cups chicken stock low sodium, preferred
  • Fresh thyme sprigs

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 Fahrenheit.
  • In a bowl, add the whole grain mustard, garlic, turmeric, citrus zest and juice, thyme leaves and salt and pepper and mix to combine.
  • Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels and add to the turmeric mixture and massage the marinade all over the chicken. if you have the time, let it marinate for at least 20 minutes, up to overnight.
  • Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and add pour in the olive oil. Once hot, add the chicken and sear on each side so the outside is a deep yellow brown color, about 3 minutes on each side.
  • Once seared, add the sliced fennel, clementine and lemon slices and more thyme sprigs on top. Pour the chicken stock around the chicken and bring up to a strong simmer, then carefully place the skillet in the oven and cook for about 28-30 minutes, until the chicken is fully cooked.
  • Once the chicken is done, the sauce should have thickened and fennel and citrus tender. Allow the roast chicken to rest for at least 5 minute before serving.

Notes

  • Dry the Chicken: Before adding the chicken to the marinade, use paper towels to pat the chicken dry on all sides. This will help any seasonings stick to the chicken better.
  • Let it Marinate: If you have the time, marinate the chicken in the turmeric mixture for at least 30 minutes up to overnight for even more flavor!

Nutrition

Calories: 773kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 61g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 34g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 192mg | Sodium: 974mg | Potassium: 982mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 333IU | Vitamin C: 75mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 3mg