Chicken With Halloumi, Fennel, Honey And Thyme

Name: Chicken With Halloumi, Fennel, Honey And Thyme
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 skin-on chicken breasts; 1 bulb of fennel; 4 1 inch thick slices of halloumi cheese; 6 banana shallots; 4 cloves of garlic; 15 stalks of fresh thyme; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons runny honey; 2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses or lemon juice; Freshly ground black pepper; Salad leaves

Servings: persons

1
Pre-heat the oven to 180C/350F and lightly oil a baking dish.
2
Trim the fennel and slice into thin wedges. Peel and halve the shallots and garlic. Strip all the thyme leaves off their stalks.
3
Place the fennel wedges over the bottom of the dish and top with the chicken and halloumi. Scatter the shallots and garlic around them.
4
Whisk the olive oil, honey and pomegranate molasses with most of the thyme leaves, in a small bowl and spoon it over the chicken, halloumi, fennel, shallots and garlic. Scatter over the remaining thyme and it it a few twists of the pepper mill. You won't (shouldn't) need salt as halloumi is a very salty cheese.
5
Roast in the oven for 35 - 40 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the halloumi is golden. Baste with the pan juices once or twice in that time.
6
Serve each portion of the chicken, halloumi, fennel, shallots and garlic on a handful of salad leaves drizzling over the pan juices instead of a salad dressing.
7
Excellent served with steamed green beans or broccoli on the side.

1175

kcal

Calories

Fat

133

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 skin-on chicken breasts, 1 bulb of fennel, 4 1 inch thick slices of halloumi cheese, 6 banana shallots, and more.

Yes, Chicken With Halloumi, Fennel, Honey And Thyme 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!