Crisp Chicken with Fennel-Mushroom Salad Recipe

Name: Crisp Chicken with Fennel-Mushroom Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 fennel bulbshalved, cored and sliced paper thin crosswise, feathery tops finely chopped; 1/2 pound cremini mushrooms, sliced paper thin lengthwise; 1/2 cup (tightly packed) flat-leaf parsley leaves; 2 tablespoons snipped chives; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 4 medium boneless chicken breast halves; 1 tablespoon fennel seeds, coarsely ground; 1 cup shaved Parmesan cheese (from a 2-ounce chunk)

Servings: persons

1
In a large bowl, toss the fennel with the mushrooms, parsley, chives, lemon juice and 3 tablespoons of the olive oil.
2
Season with salt and pepper.
3
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in a large cast-iron skillet.
4
Season the chicken on both sides with the fennel seeds and salt and pepper and add to the skillet, skin side down.
5
Cook over moderate heat, turning once, until golden, crisp and cooked through, about 15 minutes.
6
Transfer the chicken to plates and mound the fennel salad alongside.
7
Scatter the Parmesan shavings over the salad and serve immediately.

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* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 fennel bulbshalved, cored and sliced paper thin crosswise, feathery tops finely chopped, 1/2 pound cremini mushrooms, sliced paper thin lengthwise, 1/2 cup (tightly packed) flat-leaf parsley leaves, 2 tablespoons snipped chives, and more.

Yes, Crisp Chicken with Fennel-Mushroom Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Crisp Chicken with Fennel-Mushroom Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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