Recipe: Lime-Ginger Glazed Chicken with Fennel Relish

LIME-GINGER GLAZED CHICKEN WITH FENNEL RELISH

4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
1/2 cup lime juice
1/3 cup honey
1/4 cup soy sauce
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon grated ginger
1 teaspoon grated lime peel
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Fennel Relish: recipe follows
lime slices

In shallow glass dish, mix together lime juice, honey, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, lime peel and crushed red pepper. Add chicken, turning to coat evenly; marinate 30 minutes. Remove chicken from marinade and reserve marinade. Pat chicken dry. In large frypan, place oil over medium high heat. Add chicken and cook about 4 minutes per side. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. In small saucepan, place reserved marinade and cook over medium heat until reduced to a glaze. To serve, arrange chicken and Fennel Relish on platter. Spoon glaze over chicken and garnish with lime slices and tops of fennel. Makes 4 servings.

Fennel Relish:
In medium bowl, mix together 1 small fennel bulb (white part only) julienned; 1 cup chopped radicchio; 1/2 cup chopped green onions; and 1/2 cup sliced black olives. In small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons wine vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Pour over fennel and toss to coat well.

Source: National Chicken Council