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Roasted Chicken Thighs with Fennel and Cherry Tomatoes

Published: Dec 25, 2020 · Modified: Apr 28, 2023 by Sarah Baumeister · This post may contain affiliate links · 5 Comments

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Pan Roasted Chicken Thighs with Fennel and Cherry Tomatoes is a one pot wonder that features crispy skinned chicken thighs in a savory fennel sauce and red cherry tomatoes bursting with flavor.

crispy chicken thigh plated on a bed of tomatoes and fennel.

If this is your first time cooking fennel, prepare to be amazed!

I added it to this recipe for delicious Roasted Chicken Thighs with Fennel and Cherry tomatoes. Because the fennel is cooked, the taste becomes mild and delicate.

crispy chicken thigh plated on a bed of tomatoes and fennel topped with fresh herbs.

What does fennel taste like?

When it's raw, it has a slight licorice taste. When it's cooked, it's very mild. I compare it to cooked celery in strength of flavor and texture.

What parts of the fennel can you eat?

Technically all of them! However the stalks are pretty tough and not that appetizing to most people. The bulb is where the bulk of what you want to eat comes from and the wispy bits make a beautiful garnish.

chicken thigh plated on a bed of tomatoes and fennel on a white plate.

How do you trim and prepare fennel?

It is honestly significantly easier than it looks. Simply chop on the base of the bulb, slice the top to remove the fronds (the wispy bits that look dill weed) and then remove some of the tougher outer layers. Then slice and dice however you would like.

Easy as that.

For another flavorful chicken dish, try Harissa Spiced Chicken with Leeks and Tomatoes.

chicken thighs, tomatoes, and fennel, cooking in a cast iron skillet.
chicken thighs with fennel featured

Roasted Chicken Thighs with Fennel and Cherry Tomatoes

Sarah Baumeister
Roasted Chicken Thighs with Fennel and Cherry Tomatoes is a one pot wonder that features crispy skinned chicken thighs in a savory fennel sauce and red cherry tomatoes bursting with flavor.
4.50 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 45 minutes mins
Course chicken, dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 222 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 bone in skin on chicken thighs
  • 1 fennel bulb fronds saved
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes
  • 1 medium shallot diced
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tsp. flour
  • ½ cup chicken stock
  • 2-3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tbs. olive oil
  • ½ tsp. salt

Instructions
 

  • Begin by heating olive oil in an oven safe saute pan.
  • Once oil is hot, place chicken in skin side down, and cook until skin is brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Remove chicken from pan and add in butter.
  • Once melted, add garlic, shallot, and fennel. Saute until soft, about 5 minutes.
  • Add flour and whisk to create a roux, about 1 minute.
  • Add chicken stock, and gently whisk to make a sauce. Add salt, as needed.
  • Place chicken back into pan, skin side up, nestled among the sauce and veggies, and add in cherry tomatoes and thyme.
  • Bake contents at 375° F for 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through, and tomatoes have started to burst.
  • This would be great served over mashed potatoes, polenta, or buttery lemon herb rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 222kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 10gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 476mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4g
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Comments

  1. Joanne

    December 25, 2020 at 4:45 pm

    Thought fennel was dill till mom's friend gloria sent me crop I insisted was dill will try flavor especially Italian

    Reply
  2. Christine

    January 26, 2021 at 5:22 pm

    I made this last night and it was delicious! The skin was crispy and the fennel, shallot, and cherry tomato sauce was buttery and silky without being greasy. I paired the chicken with fresh green beans and very wide noodles. The smell of this roasting in my oven was heavenly. Definitely a keeper!!

    Reply
    • Sarah

      January 31, 2021 at 5:07 pm

      Thank you so much for trying the recipe and letting me know how it went. I am so glad you enjoyed it! Happy cooking.

      Reply
  3. Greg

    March 03, 2024 at 10:50 pm

    4 stars
    Made this. Was good for cooking with fennel for first time, would use a second bulb, i added fresh asparagus
    Will definitely make again!!!

    Reply
    • Sarah Baumeister

      March 06, 2024 at 3:24 am

      I am glad you enjoyed it, Greg!

      Reply
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