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Chicken, Dinner, Olives
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
Course Dinner
Servings 4 -5 Servings
Cuisine Mediterranean, Mediterranean Diet
Diet Gluten Free

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
  • 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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