Roasted Chicken Thighs with Citrus and Fennel
Juicy and succulent oven-roasted bone-in chicken thighs baked with citrus, fennel, white wine, and dijon mustard. This easy to make chicken is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions!
Servings: 4
Calories: 475kcal
Ingredients
- 6-8 bone-in chicken thighs
- 1/4 c olive oil plus extra for searing the chicken
- 1/4 c dijon mustard
- 1/2 c white wine
- 3-4 whole citrus: lemon, orange, and or grapefruit sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
- 2 large fennel bulbs tops removed, cut into 6 wedges each
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Place the chicken thighs in a large bowl. Season generously with salt and pepper then toss with the dijon mustard and olive oil.
- Preheat the oven to 350. Arrange the fennel wedges and citrus slices on a large baking tray. Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add a splash of olive oil to the pan then place the chicken thighs in the skillet, skin-side down. Depending on the size of your pan you make need to do this in two batches. Cook the chicken for 5-10 minutes, or until the skin is well browned, move the thighs from time to time to make sure they are browning evenly. When it's ready, take the chicken out of the pan and place it skin side up on the baking tray on top of the fennel and citrus.
- Go back to the skillet that the chicken was cooked in and turn the heat to low then pour in the white wine. Scrape the browned bits off the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon or whisk then pour over the chicken, citrus, and fennel. Bake the chicken for 30-40 minutes. To test for doneness, insert a thermometer into the thickest part of a thigh, the chicken is done when the internal temperature is 165 F.
- To serve, arrange the chicken, citrus, and fennel on a large platter. Pour all of the dripping from the baking tray over top (the best part!) Serve warm.
Notes
Ingredients Substitutions
- Chicken Thighs: skin-on chicken breast can be substituted for thighs.
- Citrus: you can really use any citrus for this recipe just don't skip the lemon. Orange, even blood orange, grapefruit, and lime are all great. I suggest using a variety.
- White Wine: 1/2c chicken broth
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to four days. Reheat in the oven at 350 for 10-15 minutes, uncovered.
- What temperature does chicken need to be cooked to? Chicken is safe to eat when the internal temperature is 165 F.
- How many chicken thighs should I serve per person? One to two depending on the size of the thigh. If you're having guests plan on two per person just to be on the safe side.
Nutrition
Calories: 475kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 142mg | Sodium: 271mg | Potassium: 776mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 315IU | Vitamin C: 52mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 2mg