Orange, Onion, and Fennel Roast Chicken Recipe

Name: Orange, Onion, and Fennel Roast Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken; 1 fennel bulb; 1 yellow onion; 6 garlic cloves; 2 ½ tablespoons white wine or 2 ½ tablespoons white wine; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 sour orange; 1 sweet orange; 1 lime; salt; pepper

Servings: persons

1
Butterfly the Chicken by splitting the breasts down the middle, rinse and pat dry.
2
Season liberally with salt and pepper on both sides.
3
In a food processor combine the Fennel Bulb, 1 Yellow Onion, 6 Cloves of Garlic, 2.5 tablespoons of White wine or white cooking wine, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, juice of 1 sour orange, juice of 1 sweet orange, and juice of 1 lime.
4
Pull the skin away from the meat but leaving it attached.
5
Pour mixture over both sides of the chicken and in between the skin and the meat.
6
Use the Fennel stalks as a grate by placing them on the bottom of a deep baking sheet.
7
Place chicken over stalks and garnish sides of pan with any fresh herbs available (rosemary, thyme, basil, parsley, oregano, etc) (optional).
8
Bake at 350 degrees until golden brown and chicken is cooked through.

372

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

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 whole chicken, 1 fennel bulb, 1 yellow onion, 6 garlic cloves, and more.

Yes, Orange, Onion, and Fennel Roast Chicken 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!

Orange, Onion, and Fennel Roast Chicken

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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