Orange Fennel Chicken

This is a quick flavorful chicken with fennel, orange, coriander and olives.

Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless chicken thighs
• 1 teaspoon ground fennel
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 fennel bulb, cored and sliced
• 1 cup olives
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup chicken stock
• 2 tablespoons Blood Orange Olive Oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, mix the ground fennel, coriander, pepper, 1 teaspoon salt, and red pepper flakes. Season both sides of the chicken with the seasoning blend.

2. Heat the oil in a saute pan over medium heat. Sear the chicken for about 4 minutes per side, then remove and set aside.

3. Add the sliced fennel and saute for 5 minutes. Deglaze the pan with the orange juice and chicken stock, stirring all the brown bits from the pan. Add the butter and olives. Return the chicken to the pan and saute for about 3 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is slightly thickened.

4. Top with parsley and enjoy!

Takes 20 minutes

Serves 4