Baked chicken with fennel and apples

4 servings

30 minutes

Roasted chicken with fennel and apples is a dish inspired by Mediterranean cuisine, where fresh herbs and natural ingredients create rich aromas. Fennel adds a delicate anise note, while apples contribute a light tartness and caramelized sweetness. The combination of sage, olive oil, and apple cider vinegar reveals depth of flavors, making the chicken juicy and fragrant. Baking at high temperature ensures a crispy golden crust. This versatile dish is suitable for both cozy dinners and festive tables, pairing well with white wine and light sides. It warms and delights with its simplicity and elegance.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 907.6
• Proteins: 61.4g
• Fats: 66.4g
• Carbohydrates: 15.8g

Ingredients

• Chicken: 1.5 kg
• Fennel: 2 pc
• Shallots: 4 pc
• Sage leaves: 0.5 glass
• Extra virgin olive oil: 3 tbsp
• Apple cider vinegar: 2 tbsp
• Coarse salt: to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper: to taste
• Red apples: 2 pc

Cooking steps

1. Preheat the oven to 230 degrees.

2. Cut the chicken into 8 pieces. Chop the fennel into small pieces. Halve the shallots lengthwise. Peel the apples and cut them into 4 pieces.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken: 1.5 kg
   • Fennel: 2 pieces
   • Shallots: 4 pieces
   • Red apples: 2 pieces

3. Place the bird with vegetables on 2 trays and sprinkle with sage.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken: 1.5 kg
   • Fennel: 2 pieces
   • Shallots: 4 pieces
   • Sage leaves: 0.5 glass

4. In a small bowl, mix oil and vinegar and drizzle over the chicken and vegetables. Toss, then season with salt and pepper.

   Required ingredients:

   • Extra virgin olive oil: 3 tablespoons
   • Apple cider vinegar: 2 tablespoons
   • Coarse salt:  to taste
   • Freshly ground black pepper:  to taste

5. Fry for 35 minutes, stirring. Then add the apples and bake for another 15-20 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Red apples: 2 pieces