Roast Chicken W/ Fennel & Dried Fruit Recipe

Name: Roast Chicken W/ Fennel & Dried Fruit
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 whole chicken breasts, bone in & skin on (about 2#); salt and pepper; 20 large garlic cloves, peeled; 8 ounces shallots, peeled & halved; 2 medium yams (about 1#) or 2 medium potatoes, cubed (about 1#); 1 small winter squash, peeled and cubed (about 1#); 2 sprigs thyme; 1 sprig rosemary; 2 fennel bulbs, cored & cut into wedges; 1 cup dried fruit (apricots, plums, cherries, apples, etc. all work quite well); ½ cup chicken broth; ½ cup white wine (or milk, if you prefer); 1 tablespoon flour; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 whole chicken breasts, bone in & skin on (about 2#)
salt and pepper
20 large garlic cloves, peeled
8 ounces shallots, peeled & halved
2 medium yams (about 1#) or 2 medium potatoes, cubed (about 1#)
1 small winter squash, peeled and cubed (about 1#)
2 sprigs thyme
1 sprig rosemary
2 fennel bulbs, cored & cut into wedges
1 cup dried fruit (apricots, plums, cherries, apples, etc. all work quite well)
½ cup chicken broth
½ cup white wine (or milk, if you prefer)
1 tablespoon flour
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme

1
Preheat oven to 450 degrees .
2
Drizzle olive oil in the bottom of your roasting pan (I use a shallow 12 inch dutch oven).
3
Place pan in hot oven for 5 minutes or so, till oil is hot.
4
Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper to taste.
5
Place skin side down in the pan.
6
Spread garlic, shallots, yams, squash, thyme, rosemary, and fennel around chicken; sprinkle vegetables with salt and pepper to taste.
7
Bake at 450 degF for 20 minutes.
8
Remove pan from oven and turn chicken over.
9
Stir veggies and add dried fruit to pan, stirring it in well.
10
Bake 15 minutes or till chicken is done.
11
Remove chicken and veggies from pan and discard thyme and rosemary sprigs.
12
Loosely cover chicken and veggies to keep warm while you make gravy.
13
Place roasting pan over medium high heat.
14
Add broth and half the wine (or milk, if using), stirring to scrape up browned bits.
15
Combine flour and remaining wine (or milk) with a whisk; stir till smooth.
16
Add flour mixture to pan and stir till well blended.
17
Bring to a gentle boil and cook for a couple minutes, stirring constantly, till thickened.
18
Stir in fresh thyme and season with salt and pepper to taste.
19
Serve gravy with chicken and veggies.

961

kcal

Calories

Fat

176

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 whole chicken breasts, bone in & skin on (about 2#), salt and pepper, 20 large garlic cloves, peeled, and more.

Yes, Roast Chicken W/ Fennel & Dried Fruit 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.

Roast Chicken W/ Fennel & Dried Fruit

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