Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Braised Chicken Fennel and Leeks


Tip:  Read directions completely before preparing.

cooking spray
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 - 5 chicken thigh, skinned, fat removed and cut in 1” cubes, a little over a pound
2 leeks, cut diagonally in half, and then into ¼” – ½” slices
1 large fennel bulb, sliced thinly
1/4 cup white wine (Riesling or other slightly sweet)
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon sea salt
pinch sea salt and fresh ground pepper (for sprinkling on chicken)
2 cups cooked white rice (optional)
¼ cup julienned carrots (optional)
1 jalepeno sliced paper thin (optional)
¼ cup chopped cilantro (optional)

Heat a large 4 quart, deep skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat.  Add olive oil, making sure to completely coat the bottom of skillet.

Sprinkle the cubed chicken with pinch of sea salt and pinch of fresh ground pepper. Add the chicken to skillet, brown the chicken in two batches, removing from the skillet and setting aside.




Add leeks to skillet, and sauté 2 minutes, turning a couple of times.



Add fennel to skillet, and saute 2 minutes turning a couple of times.



Add ¼ cup of white wine and let reduce, about 3 – 4 minutes.  Add chicken broth, coriander, salt and browned chicken, and then stir.  Let come to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to medium low.  Let simmer for 10 minutes.



Serve with ½ cup white rice, sprinkled with chopped cilantro, julienned carrots, and thin sliced jalapeños.  Enjoy!

Tip:  Fennel is a highly aromatic and flavorful herb with culinary and medicinal uses!

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