Herb-Simmered Chicken with Citrus and Fennel

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-04 · Updated 2026-08-04

Tender chicken thighs gently simmered with fresh fennel and bright citrus for a fragrant, comforting dish. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, fennel bulb, orange for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 6 pieces bone-in chicken thighs
• 1 medium, thinly sliced fennel bulb
• 1 large, zest and juice orange
• 1 large, juice only lemon
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh thyme
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season 6 bone-in chicken thighs with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper, then sear them skin-side down for 5 minutes until golden and crispy.
2. Step 2: Flip the chicken thighs and add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 medium fennel bulb thinly sliced; sauté together for 3 minutes until fragrant and fennel softens slightly.
3. Step 3: Pour in 2 cups chicken broth, the zest and juice of 1 large orange, juice of 1 large lemon, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh thyme. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes until chicken is tender and cooked through.