FYI’s culinary showcase Global Soul Kitchen is back this Monday with a new episode that turns up the heat on classic Southern comfort food. Cajun Chicken Confit with Pickled Fennel (Season 2, Episode 3) finds Chef Deborah VanTrece in her element, turning everyday ingredients into a flavor-packed dish.
For viewers just tuning in, VanTrece’s global soul food concept takes Southern staples and infuses them with flavors from around the world. The results are often surprising: smothered chicken meatballs with herb-truffled spaetzle, anyone? Paella macaroni? This week, the focus is Cajun country—with a fresh twist. Vantrece’s recipe for Cajun Chicken Confit with Pickled Fennel kicks off with seasoned chicken, followed by a medley of herbs and vegetables, and the slow cooking that creates the signature confit richness.
Global Soul Kitchen’s laid-back style and accessible approach keep the focus firmly on the food itself. Vantrece’s onscreen presence is as unfussy as her ingredients, but the final products always have an element of unexpected flair. For fans of Southern cuisine looking to shake up their weeknight rotation, this one’s worth adding to the recipe box.
Global Soul Kitchen airs Monday, June 2 at 10:00 PM ET on FYI.
