Chicken Marbella Recipe

Name: Chicken Marbella
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/2 cup red-wine vinegar; 1 cup pitted prunes; 1/2 cup pitted Spanish green olives; 1/2 cup capers with a bit of juice; 6 bay leaves; 1 head of garlic, peeled and finely pureed; 1/4 cup dried oregano; Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 4 chickens (2 1/2 pounds each), quartered; 1 cup brown sugar; 1 cup dry white wine; 1/4 cup fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley or fresh cilantro, finely chopped

Servings: persons

1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup red-wine vinegar
1 cup pitted prunes
1/2 cup pitted Spanish green olives
1/2 cup capers with a bit of juice
6 bay leaves
1 head of garlic, peeled and finely pureed
1/4 cup dried oregano
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
4 chickens (2 1/2 pounds each), quartered
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley or fresh cilantro, finely chopped

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1. Combine the olive oil, vinegar, prunes, olives, capers and juice, bay leaves, garlic, oregano, and salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add the chicken and stir to coat. Cover the bowl and refrigerate overnight.
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2. Preheat the oven to 350u00b0F.
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3. Arrange the chicken in a single layer in one or two large, shallow baking pans and spoon the marinade over it evenly. Sprinkle the chicken pieces with the brown sugar and pour the white wine around them.
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4. Bake, basting frequently with the pan juices, until the thigh pieces yield clear yellow (rather than pink) juice when pricked with a fork, 50 minutes to 1 hour.
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5. With a slotted spoon, transfer the chicken, prunes, olives, and capers to a serving platter. Moisten with a few spoonfuls of the pan juices and sprinkle generously with the parsley or cilantro. Pass the remaining pan juices in a sauceboat.

986

kcal

Calories

Fat

131

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup olive oil, 1/2 cup red-wine vinegar, 1 cup pitted prunes, 1/2 cup pitted Spanish green olives, and more.

Yes, Chicken Marbella falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Marbella

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