Mock Chicken Marbella Recipe

Name: Mock Chicken Marbella
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup pimento stuffed olive; 1 tablespoon capers, drained; 1/2 cup bottled balsamic vinaigrette or 1/2 cup red wine and vinegar salad dressing; 2 cloves garlic, crushed in a garlic press; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 3 bay leaves; 1/2 cup pitted prune; 1 1/4 lbs chicken tenders, rinsed and patted dry; 1/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar; 1/4 cup dry white wine

Servings: persons

1
Add olives and capers to the container of a food processor; process until fairly smooth; set aside.
2
Position oven rack so that it is in the center of the oven; preheat to 400u00b0.
3
Add balsamic vinaigrette, olive/caper mixture, garlic, oregano, bay leaves, and prunes in a mixing bowl; stir well to combine.
4
Add in chicken tenders; fold in.
5
Transfer mixture to a 13x9 inch glass or ceramic casserole dish; make sure chicken tenders are in one layer and not on top of one another.
6
Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the chicken.
7
Pour the wine around the tenders (not on top of the chicken, otherwise the brown sugar will get rinsed off the top of the chicken) Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken has carmelized on top and juices run clear.
8
Discard bay leaves.
9
Good served warm with rice or couscous; also good served cold.

297

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup pimento stuffed olive, 1 tablespoon capers, drained, 1/2 cup bottled balsamic vinaigrette or 1/2 cup red wine and vinegar salad dressing, 2 cloves garlic, crushed in a garlic press, and more.

Yes, Mock 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.

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Mock Chicken Marbella

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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