Chicken Marbella
Chicken Marbella- a delicious, classic American recipe that is great for entertaining. Very elegant and easy to make!
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 483kcal
Ingredients
- 4 pounds chicken parts bone-in chicken thighs, breast, legs
- 1 head of garlic peeled and finely pureed
- ¼ cup dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
- ½ cup red wine vinegar
- ½ cup olive oil
- 1 cup pitted prunes
- ½ cup pitted Spanish green olives
- ½ cup capers with a bit of juice
- 6 bay leaves
- ½ cup brown sugar or to your taste
- 1 cup white wine
- ¼ cup Italian parsley and/or fresh coriander finely chopped cilantro
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine chicken parts, garlic, oregano, pepper, coarse salt to taste, vinegar, olive oil, prunes, olives, capers and juice, and bay leaves. Cover and marinate it overnight in the fridge.
- On the next day, preheat the oven to 350F.
- Arrange chicken in a single layer in one or two large, shallow baking pans and spoon marinade over it evenly.
- Sprinkle chicken pieces with brown sugar and pour white wine around them.
- Bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour, and baste the chicken frequently with pan juices. Chicken is done when it reaches at least 165F inside, and the juices run clear.
- With a slotted spoon, transfer chicken, prunes, olives, and capers to a serving platter. Moisten with a few spoonfuls of pan juices and sprinkle generously with parsley or cilantro. Pass remaining pan juices in a sauceboat.
- To serve Chicken Marbella cold, cool to room temperature in cooking juices before transferring to a serving platter. If chicken has been covered and refrigerated, return to room temperature before serving. Spoon some of the reserved liquid over the chicken.
Notes
The leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 4 days. They can also be frozen in a freezer bag for up to six months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 483kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 906mg | Potassium: 430mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 498IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 2mg
