Lemon Chicken and Fennel Recipe

Name: Lemon Chicken and Fennel
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast; salt; lemon pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided; 1 fennel bulb, thinly sliced and rinsed clean; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 onions, finely chopped; ¾ cup chicken broth; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon sugar or 1 teaspoon Splenda granular; 1 cup grape tomatoes

Servings: persons

1
Lightly pound cutlets until they are of an even thickness.
2
Season chicken with lemon pepper and salt to taste.
3
Heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil in large skillet and add chicken.
4
Saute on medium heat for 3-4 minutes.
5
Turn and saute 4-5 minutes on second side, until no longer pink in center.
6
Remove chicken and set aside.
7
Add remainin teaspoon of olive oil to the pan along with fennel and onion to skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, for about 4-5 minutes.
8
Add garlic and cook an additional minute.
9
Add chicken broth, lemon juice, sugar and lemon peel and bring to a boil.
10
Reduce heat and simmer for 5-8 minutes.
11
Add chicken to pan and cotinue to cook for 3-4 minutes, For for last minute add grape tomatoes to heat through, until fennel and chicken are tender.
12
Serve with pasta, rice or your favorite grain to soak up the sauce.

408

kcal

Calories

Fat

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, salt, lemon pepper, 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided, and more.

Yes, Lemon Chicken and Fennel 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.

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Lemon Chicken and Fennel

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Variations & substitutions

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