Stuffed Chicken & Roasted Fennel Recipe

Name: Stuffed Chicken & Roasted Fennel
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken; 1 onion, finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, sliced; 25 g pistachios; 25 g almonds; 25 g sultanas; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 2 fennel bulbs, quartered; 2 teaspoons ground allspice; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 2 lemons; 5 tablespoons olive oil

Servings: persons

1 whole chicken
1 onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, sliced
25 g pistachios
25 g almonds
25 g sultanas
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
2 fennel bulbs, quartered
2 teaspoons ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 lemons
5 tablespoons olive oil

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Pre-heat the oven to 220C/GM8.2.
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In a pan, heat 1tbsp olive oil then add the onions and garlic.
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Soften, then add 1 tsp all spice, 1/2 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp nutmeg & 1/2 tsp cinnamon, fruit, nuts, juice of one lemon and honey and cook for 2 minutes.
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Remove from the heat, cool slightly then pulse in a blender until you have a sticky mass.
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Stuff the neck end of the chicken.3.
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Combine the remaining 4tbsp olive oil and the remaining spices, juice of a lemon and seasoning in a bowl, then massage into the chicken on a baking tray so that it is completely covered.
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Stuff a halved lemon into the cavity then place the chicken onto the middle shelf for 20 minutes.4.
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Turn down the heat to 180C/GM4.
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Roll the fennel in the juices in the tray and bake the chicken for a further 20 minutes per half kilo.5.
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Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 15 minutes.
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Make a quick sauce by deglazing the pan with a little water then stirring in some honey.
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Carve the meat with a slice of the stuffing and serve with cous cous, flatbreads and a good drizzle of the sweet, spicy and sticky sauce.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 whole chicken, 1 onion, finely chopped, 1 garlic clove, sliced, 25 g pistachios, and more.

Yes, Stuffed Chicken & Roasted 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.

Stuffed Chicken & Roasted Fennel

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