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Chicken thighs roasted with grapes and apples, fall dinner recipe

Braised Chicken Legs With Grapes and Fennel


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  • Author: Kay Keene
  • Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 chicken legs (drumstick and thigh) patted dry
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil divided
  • 4 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon of red wine vinegar
  • 2 medium fennel bulbs plus 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fronds
  • 1 cup unsalted chicken broth
  • 4 teaspoons Calabrian chile paste or chopped chiles
  • 2 cups of red or green grapes (stems removed)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Next, season the chicken legs with 3 teaspoons of salt.
  3. Over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
  4. Cook the chicken thighs for about 5 minutes until golden brown, then turn and cook for another 5 minutes.
  5. In the meantime, chop the fennel into slices. Place it in a bowl with half of the grapes, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and ½ teaspoon of salt. Toss until well combined.
  6. Next, reduce the heat and add the chili, honey, chicken broth, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Add the remaining grapes. Top with the fennel mixture.
  7. Transfer the pot to the oven and bake uncovered for 30-45 minutes.
  8. Serve and enjoy!
  • Method: Oven bake