Chicken Marbella
The marinade for this chicken is based with Mediterranean-friendly olive oil, giving this recipe a heart-healthy kick. Chicken provides Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin D
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Chicken pieces for 4-5 people about 11/2 -2 pounds of chicken, thighs are preferred ( white, dark or combination)
- ¼ cup of brown sugar
- ½ cup of dry white wine
- Salt and pepper
Marinade Ingredients
- ½ head of garlic peeled and minced or pressed
- ⅛ cup of dried oregano
- ¼ cup of red wine vinegar
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ½ cup prunes pitted
- ½ cup green olives pitted
- ¼ cup of capers with juice
- 3 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper
- Garnish: fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Combine the marinade ingredients in a large bowl. Add the chicken to marinade and cover tightly. Refrigerate overnight, turning occasionally to ensure the marinade is getting into all the chicken pieces.
- Transfer chicken and marinated ingredients to large 13x 9 baking dish. Sprinkle with brown sugar and pour wine around the chicken ( do not pour over it).
- Bake for 50 minutes to an hour, basting frequently with pan juices. Chicken is done when the juices are clear when pricked with a fork.
- Transfer the chicken, prunes and olives to a serving platter with juices, sprinkle with parsley. May be served warm or at room temperature.
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