Homewood Chicken

Lean chicken breasts are the perfect Paleo choice to
satisfy your protein requirements. Paired with fresh fruit,
this meal is the Paleo version of comfort food. SERVES 4

4 chicken breasts, with bone and skin

Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 fennel bulb, cored and sliced

1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, washed and halved

½ cup coarsely chopped fresh basil

4 fresh basil leaves for garnish

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Season chicken breasts
thoroughly with freshly ground pepper.

Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a cast iron skillet over
high flame. Place chicken in pan and sear each side for
five minutes. Remove from pan and set aside.

Drain excess fat from pan and return pan to burner, adding
fennel, tomatoes, and the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.