Description
Chicken Marbella is a flavorful dish featuring tender chicken marinated with olives, capers, and prunes for a sweet and savory taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lbs chicken pieces (legs, thighs, or breasts)
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 cup pitted prunes
- 1/2 cup pitted green olives
- 1/2 cup capers with juice
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Combine chicken, olive oil, vinegar, prunes, olives, capers, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Cover and marinate overnight in the fridge.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Arrange chicken and marinade in a baking dish. Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over the top.
- Pour white wine around the chicken.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, basting occasionally, until chicken is fully cooked.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For best results, marinate the chicken overnight.
- Adjust sugar for sweetness preference.
- Serve with rice or roasted potatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
