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Spicy Grilled Chicken with Crunchy Fennel Salad

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photo of spicy grilled chicken recipe with raw fennel salad on a dark plate.
Photo by Alex Lau, Prop Styling by Amy Wilson, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich

This chicken packs some heat, which is why we paired it with a superclean and cooling crisp fennel salad. If fennel is not your thing, any shaved crunchy veg will do. Try radishes, carrots, or cucumbers instead.

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