Classic Chicken Marbella With Sweet Prunes And Olives
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 1 hour
Yields: 4 servings
Get ready to swoon over the most divine chicken dish that’ll become the star of your next dinner party!
Imagine tender, juicy chicken pieces smothered in a rich, fruity sauce, infused with the deep flavors of prunes, olives, and garlic. Sounds like a culinary dream come true, right?
To start, combine prunes, olives, capers, olive oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, bay leaves, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Mix well, making sure all the flavors are evenly distributed.
Next, spread this mouthwatering mixture in the bottom of a 10×15-inch baking dish. Add the chicken pieces, stirring and turning to coat them evenly. Cover and refrigerate overnight, letting the magic happen!
When you’re ready to cook, preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Sprinkle brown sugar on top of the marinated chicken and pour white wine all around it. Bake for 1 hour, spooning those luscious juices over the chicken several times as it bakes.
Finally, serve this show-stopping dish on a platter, pouring the remaining juices over the top. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and freshness.
This Chicken Marbella recipe is a real crowd-pleaser, and we’re not surprised! It’s easy to make, looks stunning, and tastes like a million bucks. Your guests will be impressed, and you’ll be the culinary hero of the night!
So, go ahead and give this recipe a try. Your taste buds (and your guests) will thank you!
Printable Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup prunes
- 1 cup olives
- 1/4 cup capers
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup vinegar
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon oregano
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 4 chicken pieces
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup white wine
- fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- 1. Combine prunes, olives, capers, olive oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, bay leaves, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Mix well, making sure all the flavors are evenly distributed.
- 2. Spread the mixture in the bottom of a 10x15-inch baking dish. Add the chicken pieces, stirring and turning to coat them evenly.
- 3. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- 4. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 5. Sprinkle brown sugar on top of the marinated chicken and pour white wine all around it.
- 6. Bake for 1 hour, spooning the juices over the chicken several times as it bakes.
- 7. Serve on a platter, pouring the remaining juices over the top and garnish with fresh parsley.
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