LEMON FENNEL CHICKEN

LEMON FENNEL CHICKEN image

Yield 4 people generously

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter
2 1/2 lbs. chicken pieces, boned and skinned
3 head of garlic seperated and unpeeled
1 bulb fennel cored and sliced into 1/2 inch strips
16 sprigs fresh thyme
2 lemons
2 tbsp honey
1/2 cup white wine
1 tsp coarse sea salt
1/4 tsp fresh black pepper
Additional sea salt

Steps:

In a large pot heat oil and butter. Brown chicken and transfer Reduce heat and add garlic - stir and cook till starting to soften. Add fennel and cook till fennel starts to soften and brown. Pour into a casserole dish and spread half thyme sprigs. Pour over juices that held the chicken. Cut off ends of the lemon. Cut in half and then in 6. In a bowl mix honey, 1 tsp black pepper, lemons and salt (1 tsp). Pour over chicken. Scatter thyme. Pour white wine in pot and make jus. Pour over chicken. Bake 30 to 40 minutes at 350.