Almost Hands-Free Lemon Risotto with Chicken, Fennel, and Green Olives

Almost Hands-Free Lemon Risotto with Chicken, Fennel, and Green Olives

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Classic risotto can demand half an hour of stovetop tedium for the best creamy results. Our goal was five minutes of stirring, tops.

Keywords

  • Main Courses
  • Italian
  • Europe
  • Chicken
  • Rice
  • Vegetables
  • Poultry
  • Fruits & Vegetables
  • Pasta
  • Grains
  • Rice & Beans
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Cooking tools:

  • Instant-read thermometer
  • Dutch oven
  • Microplane
  • Kitchen timer
  • Saucepan
  • Stove
  • Plate
  • Paper towel
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Spoon

Ingredients

  • 5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 bone-in, skin-on chicken breast halves
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 large onion, chopped fine (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • 1 medium fennel bulb, cored and finely chopped (about 1 cup)
  • Table salt
  • 1 medium garlic clove, minced or pressed through a garlic press (about 1 teaspoon)
  • 2 cups Arborio rice
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 2 ounces grated Parmesan cheese (about 1 cup)
  • 1/3 cup chopped green olives
  • 1 teaspoon juice from 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
  • Ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fennel fronds

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