Broiled Chicken Thighs with Fennel, Onions, and Roasted Red Peppers Recipe

Name: Broiled Chicken Thighs with Fennel, Onions, and Roasted Red Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 red bell peppers; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for liberal drizzling; 2 medium sweet onions, sliced into wedges, root end attached; 1 bulb fennel, thinly sliced, fennel fronds reserved for garnish; 3 to 4 large cloves garlic, thinly sliced; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar; 12 small bone-in chicken thighs; Fennel pollen or ground fennel, for sprinkling; 1 lemon, zested and juiced

Servings: persons

2 red bell peppers
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for liberal drizzling
2 medium sweet onions, sliced into wedges, root end attached
1 bulb fennel, thinly sliced, fennel fronds reserved for garnish
3 to 4 large cloves garlic, thinly sliced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
12 small bone-in chicken thighs
Fennel pollen or ground fennel, for sprinkling
1 lemon, zested and juiced

1
Preheat the broiler.
2
Char the peppers over an open gas burner for 10 to 12 minutes, turning occasionally.
3
Alternatively, char the peppers under the broiler for 7 to 8 minutes, turning occasionally, with the oven door slightly ajar to allow steam to escape.
4
Place the charred peppers in bowl and cover with plastic wrap.
5
When cool, peel and seed the peppers and slice lengthwise.
6
Heat 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat.
7
Add the onions, fennel and garlic and season with salt and pepper.
8
Cook, stirring frequently, for 15 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and sweet.
9
Deglaze with vinegar and combine with the peppers.
10
Place a cooling rack over a baking sheet and place the chicken thighs on it.
11
Drizzle the chicken thighs lightly with extra-virgin olive oil and season liberally with salt, pepper, and fennel pollen.
12
Arrange rack in upper third of oven; chicken thighs should be 8-inches from the broiler.
13
Broil the chicken thighs for 12 to 15 minutes, turning occasionally.
14
Dress the cooked chicken with lemon zest and juice.
15
Arrange the chicken on a platter and top with the onions, fennel, and peppers.
16
Scatter fennel fronds over the top.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 red bell peppers, 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for liberal drizzling, 2 medium sweet onions, sliced into wedges, root end attached, 1 bulb fennel, thinly sliced, fennel fronds reserved for garnish, and more.

Yes, Broiled Chicken Thighs with Fennel, Onions, and Roasted Red Peppers falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Broiled Chicken Thighs with Fennel, Onions, and Roasted Red Peppers

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