Lemon Chicken with Grilled Fennel and Onions

Name: Lemon Chicken with Grilled Fennel and Onions
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 6 bone-in chicken breasts (about 3 lb); 1/3 cup olive or vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 medium bulbs fennel, cut into 1/2-inch slices; 1 medium red onion, cut into 1/2-inch slices; Lemon slices, if desired; Fresh oregano sprigs, if desired

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Prep 20 min
Total 60 min
Ingredients 10
Servings 6

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Fresh fennel and chicken just seem to go together naturally—especially on the grill. it has a delicate, sweet flavor similar to anise but much more subtle. Look for fennel throughout the fall and spring months and use them either raw or cooked.

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Updated Jan 4, 2012

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Ingredients

6 bone-in chicken breasts (about 3 lb)
1/3 cup olive or vegetable oil
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 medium bulbs fennel, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 medium red onion, cut into 1/2-inch slices
Lemon slices, if desired
Fresh oregano sprigs, if desired

Directions

1

Place chicken in shallow glass or plastic dish. In small bowl, mix oil, lemon peel, lemon juice, oregano and salt; pour over chicken. Cover and let stand 15 minutes.
2

Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat (page 262). Remove chicken from marinade. Brush fennel and onion with marinade. Cover and grill chicken (skin sides down), fennel and onion over medium heat 20 to 25 minutes, turning once and brushing frequently with marinade, until juice of chicken is clear when thickest part is cut to bone (170°F). Discard any remaining marinade. Garnish chicken with lemon slices and oregano sprigs.

Expert Tips

tip 1
For moist grilled chicken, use a pair of tongs instead of a fork to turn the pieces. A fork will pierce the flesh, letting too much of the juices run out and making the chicken drier.

Nutrition Information

290 Calories, 16g Total Fat, 28g Protein, 8g Total Carbohydrate, 3g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 290

Calories from Fat: 150

Total Fat: 16g; 25%

Saturated Fat: 3 1/2g; 16%

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 75mg; 25%

Sodium: 230mg; 10%

Potassium: 530mg; 15%

Total Carbohydrate: 8g; 3%

Dietary Fiber: 3g; 11%

Sugars: 3g

Protein: 28g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 6%; 6%

Vitamin C: 10%; 10%

Calcium: 6%; 6%

Iron: 8%; 8%

Exchanges:

0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 4 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choice

1/2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

More About This Recipe

Fresh fennel and chicken just seem to go together naturally—especially on the grill. it has a delicate, sweet flavor similar to anise but much more subtle. Look for fennel throughout the fall and spring months and use them either raw or cooked.