Marbella, Meet Kumquat Recipe

Name: Marbella, Meet Kumquat
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds chicken (about 4 large breasts); 7 cloves garlic, smashed; 2 tablespoons dried oregano; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/2 cup pitted, sliced prunes; 1/4 cup pitted, halved green olives; 1/4 cup capers, with a bit of their liquid; 1/2 cup sliced kumquats; Zest of 1 lemon; 2 bay leaves; Salt and pepper; 1/3 cup brown sugar; 1/3 cup white wine; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or cilantro

Servings: persons

2 pounds chicken (about 4 large breasts)
7 cloves garlic, smashed
2 tablespoons dried oregano
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup pitted, sliced prunes
1/4 cup pitted, halved green olives
1/4 cup capers, with a bit of their liquid
1/2 cup sliced kumquats
Zest of 1 lemon
2 bay leaves
Salt and pepper
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup white wine
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or cilantro

1
In a large bowl combine the chicken, garlic, oregano, red wine vinegar, olive oil, prunes, olives, capers and liquid, kumquats, lemon zest, and bay leaves. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate at least half an hour, preferably overnight.
2
Preheat the oven to 350F. Arrange the chicken in a single layer in a baking dish. Spoon marinade over evenly. Sprinkle chicken with brown sugar and pour wine around.
3
Bake for 40 minutes to 1 hour, basting frequently (depends on the cut of chicken - it took about 40 minutes for the chicken breasts to cook).
4
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the chicken, prunes, olives, capers, and kumquats to a serving platter. Spoon a bit of the pan juices over and garnish with the parsley or cilantro. Transfer the pan juices to a sauce boat and pass around.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds chicken (about 4 large breasts), 7 cloves garlic, smashed, 2 tablespoons dried oregano, 1/4 cup red wine vinegar, and more.

Yes, Marbella, Meet Kumquat 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.

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