The flavor combinations of this recipe seem very strange when you first see it. Olives, prunes and capers with brown sugar? Once you taste the chicken mixed with all these wonderful flavors, you will be hooked. There are a lot of Spanish and Mediterranean influences in this dish. This is a perfect dish to serve to company. You marinate it the night before so all the flavors meld together. I first saw this recipe over at my friend Libby’s blog Lemony Thyme Libby has a wonderful food blog, so if you get a chance, go and check her out!
Chicken Marbella
Chicken Marbella
Serves 4
Ingredients
1 (3-5 lb) chicken cut up, most of the fat and skin removed
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup small green olives
2 tbsp. capers, with their brine
2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
2 bay leaves
1 tbsp. dried oregano
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup dry white wine, I use Pinot Grigio
2 tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
In a bowl combine the garlic, olives, bay leaves, capers, olive oil, vinegar, oregano, salt and pepper. Pour it into the bottom of an oven proof baking dish.
Season the chicken pieces with a bit of salt and pepper and lay them over the olive and caper mixture, turning to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
When you are ready to cook, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Uncover the chicken and add the white wine and sprinkle the brown sugar over the chicken.
Bake for an hour to an hour and a half, spooning the juices over the chicken, occasionally. When done serve on a platter with added juices and garnish with parsley.
Enjoy!
Velva says
March 3, 2013 at 12:51 amI think capers, prunes and brown sugar make an awesome flavor combination.
Velva
Joanne/WineLady Cooks says
March 12, 2014 at 12:57 pmHi Sandi, I think the chicken Marbella sounds delicious with the sweet and savory flavors. What I love about this recipe also is marinating it overnight so the next day it’s ready to be cooked. For those who have a hectic schedule that’s a big time saver and the rest is EASY!
Thanks for sharing,
Joanne
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Sandi says
March 12, 2014 at 3:03 pmHi Joanne…oh that recipe is delicious! I absolutely love it and have made it a few times. Thanks for stopping by and have a great day! 🙂