Aromatic Fennel Chicken

Submitted by Chris Reynolds

"I found this in Taste of Home Healthy Cooking."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 25mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 4 bacon, strips chopped
• 1 (3 1/2-4 lb) chicken, 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 3/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1⁄4 cup lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 3 tablespoons capers, drained

directions

1. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon. Reserve 1 tbsp drippings.
2. 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 minutes. Add garlic; cook 2-3 minutes more or until the onions are tender.
3. Stir in the wine, lemon juice, lemon peel, bay leaves, thyme, and cayenne, Return chicken to the pan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Remove chicken and keep warm. Reduce the fennel mixture by cooking, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes, or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. Discard bay leaves. Serve sauce with chicken.