Chicken With Prunes, Olives And Capers Recipe

Name: Chicken With Prunes, Olives And Capers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 chicken legs with thigh (separated); 1/2 cup dried prune, halved (4 oz); 1 cup green olives (or more to taste); 1/4 cup dry white wine; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 3 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped or 1 -2 teaspoon dry oregano; 2 tablespoons capers (with juice); 2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or more if you like more heat); salt; 2 bay leaves; 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed; 1 -2 tablespoon chopped fresh basil (to garnish)

Servings: persons

5 chicken legs with thigh (separated)
1/2 cup dried prune, halved (4 oz)
1 cup green olives (or more to taste)
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped or 1 -2 teaspoon dry oregano
2 tablespoons capers (with juice)
2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or more if you like more heat)
salt
2 bay leaves
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1 -2 tablespoon chopped fresh basil (to garnish)

1
Combine the chicken, prunes, wine, wine vinegar, oil, oregano, capers, fresh garlic, chili peppers, salt and the bay leaves; turn to coat the chicken pieces well.
2
Cover, and marinate in the refrigerater 8 hours, or overnight (do not marinate for more that 24 hours, as the vinegar will start to cook the chicken).
3
If marinated for 24 hours, combine ingredients in a zip-loc plastic bag, seal and refrigerate.
4
In a casserole dish, arrange the chicken in a single layer.
5
Pour the marinade over the chicken.
6
Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the chicken.
7
Bake for 45-50 minutes, in a 350 degree oven, or until the chicken tests done.
8
Remove the chicken to a large platter, and top with remaining pan juices.
9
Remove the bay leaves before sprinkling the chopped basil over the chicken.
10
Serve immediately.

460

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 chicken legs with thigh (separated), 1/2 cup dried prune, halved (4 oz), 1 cup green olives (or more to taste), 1/4 cup dry white wine, and more.

Yes, Chicken With Prunes, Olives And Capers 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 With Prunes, Olives And Capers

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