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    Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken and Fennel

    March 19, 2015 Updated: July 17, 2022 by Lisa Wells / 3 Comments

    Make this easy roasted chicken with fennel and lemon with just 10 minutes of hands-on prep time!

    It will look like you spent all day in the kitchen slaving over this beautiful paleo chicken dish but in reality you spent about 10 minutes prepping and the rest is cooking time.

    Today's guest post is from Lauren at Wicked Spatula. Lauren is a contributor to my Favorite Paleo Recipes from Food Bloggers board on Pinterest, and I've been drooling over all the beautiful photos and creative recipes she pins. This chicken recipe combines some of my favorite flavors — lemon, herbs, and garlic — with fennel. I have to admit I don't use fennel very often, so I can't wait to try this new flavor combination!

    Here's Lauren with her Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken and Fennel recipe:

    As our lives become busier and busier it’s so nice to have that one dinner that you know turns out perfect every time you make it. This one pan Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken and Fennel is just that. It will look like you spent all day in the kitchen slaving over this beautiful chicken dish but in reality you spent about 10 minutes prepping and the rest is cooking time.

    I use bone-in, skin-on chicken for this recipe because I love how moist the meat comes out and how crispy the skin gets. I use a mix of thighs and whole legs but you can totally use breasts as well. I just tend to prefer the dark meat.

    It will look like you spent all day in the kitchen slaving over this beautiful paleo chicken dish but in reality you spent about 10 minutes prepping and the rest is cooking time.


    I love the brightness that the lemon and fennel bring to the roasted chicken. If you’ve never had fennel it adds a touch of sweetness to the dish that elevates it just a bit. For the marinade I use 4 different fresh herbs - parsley, rosemary, sage, and thyme. No particular ratio just make sure you have about a cup of minced herbs. You can usually find a mixed pack of poultry herbs instead of buying all of them individually which will save you a bit on the cost.

    I also throw in a few cloves of minced garlic because what would roasted chicken be without garlic? I’m the type of person that if a recipe calls for 3 cloves of garlic they obviously meant 6. So rest assured that the 4 large cloves this recipe calls for will be just enough to satisfy your garlic loving heart. I marinated the chicken for 4 hours but you can do it longer or even overnight.

    Served with a nice side salad, this would be a complete and perfect meal. You might not even need dressing. Just drizzle with a bit of the leftover lemony olive oil from the roasting pan. Absolutely delicious. Next time you need a quick and easy dinner turn to this dish, you won’t regret it!

    Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken and Fennel

    Make this easy chicken with fennel and lemon with just 10 minutes of hands-on prep time!
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    Prep Time: 10 mins
    Cook Time: 40 mins
    Total Time: 50 mins
    Servings: 4 servings
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Keto, Low Carb, Paleo, Whole30
    Author: Wicked Spatula

    Ingredients

    • 2 lbs bone-in skin-on chicken
    • 1 cup minced fresh herbs parsley, rosemary, thyme, and sage
    • 4 garlic cloves minced
    • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
    • ⅓ cup olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt
    • 1 lemon
    • 1 large head of fennel

    Instructions

    • Mix together the minced herbs, garlic, red pepper flakes, olive oil, sea salt, and white wine vinegar. Rub over chicken and refrigerate at least 4 hours or up to overnight.
    • Preheat oven to 400°.
    • Slice fennel bulb into ½ inch thick slices. Slice lemon into thin slices.
    • Arrange chicken (with the marinade), fennel, and lemon on a roasting pan and roast for 40 minutes or until chicken is browned and registers 165° with a meat thermometer.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 613kcal Carbohydrates: 7g Protein: 33g Fat: 50g Saturated Fat: 11g Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g Monounsaturated Fat: 27g Trans Fat: 0.2g Cholesterol: 189mg Sodium: 778mg Potassium: 752mg Fiber: 3g Sugar: 3g Vitamin A: 1641IU Vitamin C: 31mg Calcium: 73mg Iron: 3mg
    Keyword: chicken with fennel and lemon, lemon fennel chicken
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    Lauren, the author behind Wicked Spatula, believes that real food recipes don’t have to be tricky, complicated, or tasteless. With simple recipes and refreshing photography, her approach to the Paleo lifestyle is straightforward and uncomplicated. A perfect place to start if you want healthy recipes that are simply delicious. Connect with Lauren on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest.

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    1. wickedspatula

      March 19, 2015 at 3:44 pm

      Thanks so much for featuring my guest post Lisa!

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      • Lisa

        March 19, 2015 at 4:44 pm

        You're welcome Lauren. Thanks for sharing such a beautiful recipe!

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    2. Christine

      March 20, 2015 at 9:18 am

      Can't wait to try this. Looks scrumptious.

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