AROMATIC FENNEL CHICKEN

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Fennel adds to the flavor of this wonderful chicken dish, along with lemon, capers, wine, spices and a bit of bacon. Serve with a colorful salad or veggie for a special meal. -Rebecca Hunt, Santa Paula, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

4 bacon strips, chopped
1 broiler/fryer chicken (3-1/2 to 4 pounds), cut up, skin removed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 fennel bulbs, sliced
2 medium onions, chopped
6 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 cup white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
2 bay leaves
2 teaspoons dried thyme
Pinch cayenne pepper
3 tablespoons capers, drained

Steps:

In a large nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. , Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Brown chicken on all sides in reserved drippings; remove and keep warm. Add fennel and onions to the pan; cook and stir for 3-4 minutes or until onions are tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in the wine, lemon juice and zest, bay leaves, thyme and cayenne. Return chicken to the pan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Remove chicken and keep warm. , Cook the fennel mixture, uncovered, until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally, 8-10 minutes. Stir in capers and reserved bacon. Discard bay leaves. Serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 520mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges