Description
Experience the irresistible flavor of Chicken Marbella! This dish offers a delightful blend of olives, prunes, and aromatic herbs, making it a simple yet mouthwatering choice for any dinner.
Ingredients
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- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup green olives (pitted or non-pitted)
- 1/2 cup pitted prunes
- 1 tbsp capers
- Salt (to taste)
- 8 chicken thighs
- 1 cup white wine
- Chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Peel and chop the garlic cloves. You may use a mini food processor for easier chopping.
- In a large glass or ceramic bowl, combine the chopped garlic, basil, oregano, bay leaves, red wine vinegar, olive oil, and brown sugar.
- Add the green olives, prunes, capers, and a pinch of salt to the mixture, then add the chicken thighs.
- Mix thoroughly to coat the chicken well in the marinade. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight or for at least 3 hours.
- Preheat your oven to 180C/350F and arrange the chicken in a large baking pan with the marinade and other ingredients. If needed, use two smaller pans to avoid overcrowding.
- Pour the white wine around the chicken, avoiding the chicken skin to maintain crispiness during cooking.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 50 minutes to 1 hour, ensuring the chicken is fully cooked with golden skins. The internal temperature should reach 74C/165F.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Marinating the chicken overnight enhances the flavor considerably.
Ensure chicken thighs are evenly spaced to avoid steaming instead of roasting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 105mg