Fennel and Pear Chicken Thighs

Name: Fennel and Pear Chicken Thighs
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 medium fennel bulb, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges; 2 6 - 7 ounce jar (drained weight) sliced mushrooms, drained; 1/2 cup coarsely snipped dried pears; 2 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca, finely ground; 2 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed; 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper; 1 cup pear nectar or apple juice; Hot cooked couscous or rice; Fennel tops (optional)

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"The mild licorice-like flavor of fennel tastes terrific with the pears in this family-pleasing dish. Because the pears are dried rather than fresh, you can make this chicken any time of year...."

INGREDIENTS

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1 medium fennel bulb, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges

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2 6 - 7 ounce jar (drained weight) sliced mushrooms, drained

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1/2 cup coarsely snipped dried pears

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2 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca, finely ground

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2 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs

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3/4 teaspoon salt

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1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed

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1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper

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1 cup pear nectar or apple juice

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Hot cooked couscous or rice

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Fennel tops (optional)

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