Chicken Marbella
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5.0
225 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Marinating time
8 hrs
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Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Servings
6 people
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Calories
4593 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American-Mediterranean Fusion
Chicken Marbella
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Chicken Marbella is a classic recipe from the famous 1982 Silver Palate Cookbook. The original recipe is made to serve a crowd but one chicken is enough for my family. I also reduced the sugar in the recipe from 1 cup to 1/4 cup. The prunes add most of the sweetness in this recipe and it’s perfection!
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Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken, cut up
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 head garlic, peeled
- 1/2 cup pitted prunes
- 1/2 cup pitted Spanish green olives
- 1/4 cup capers, with a little bit of juice
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup Early Harvest Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 tablespoons dried oregano
- kosher salt
- pepper
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, optional
Instructions
- Cut the chicken: Take a whole chicken and using sharp kitchen scissors cut the backbone out. Then press down on top to separate the rest of the bones. Remove the legs and thighs, then remove the wings and tips.
- Make the marinade: In a large bowl combine bay leaves, garlic cloves, prunes, olives, capers, red wine vinegar, olive oil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir it together then add the chicken. And smoosh it around. Make sure you lift up the skin a little bit so the marinade clings to the flesh of the chicken as well.
- Let the chicken sit: Cover the bowl and place it in the fridge overnight. (If you don’t have enough time, allow at least 30 minutes of marinating time.)
- Roast the chicken: The next day preheat the oven to 350°F. Transfer the chicken and the marinade, including the prunes, olives, etc., into a large oven safe skillet or baking dish and spread it out a bit so the chicken pieces don’t overlap. Pour the wine into the baking dish. Sprinkle the top of the chicken with brown sugar and place in the oven for 50 to 60 minutes. Baste with the pan juices a couple of times while the chicken cooks.
- Remove from the oven: The chicken is ready when its internal temperature reaches 165°F and the skin has turned a golden brown. Transfer the chicken to a large serving platter and spoon the prunes, olives, and capers on top.
- Make the sauce and serve. Bring the juices in the roasting pan to a boil over medium heat and reduce until you are left with about 1/2 cup of sauce. Strain the sauce into a bowl, then pour it over the chicken. Sprinkle with chopped parsley. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Leftovers will keep for up to 4 days in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Place the chicken and sauce in a skillet over medium heat to reheat.
- Red wine vinegar substitutes: You can use apple cider vinegar, balsamic vinegar, or lemon juice. The flavor will differ slightly.
- Marinating time: If you do not have time to marinate the chicken overnight, even 30 minutes will make a difference!
- Serve chicken marbella with: Plain rice or rice pilaf, boiled potatoes, or crusty bread.
- How to store and reheat leftovers: Leftovers will keep for up to 4 days in an airtight container in the fridge. Place the chicken and sauce in a skillet over medium heat to reheat.
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Nutrition Information
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Calories
459.3kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
19.8g
(7%)
Protein
24.3g
(49%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5.2g
Monounsaturated Fat
15.8g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
95.2mg
(32%)
Sodium
471.9mg
(20%)
Potassium
392.4mg
(11%)
Fiber
1.7g
(7%)
Sugar
14.7g
(29%)
Vitamin A
460.7IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
4.3mg
(5%)
Calcium
41.6mg
(4%)
Iron
1.8mg
(10%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 4593 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 459.3kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 19.8g | 7% |
| Protein | 24.3g | 49% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.2g | 31% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15.8g | 79% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 95.2mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 471.9mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 392.4mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 7% |
| Sugar | 14.7g | 29% |
| Vitamin A | 460.7IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 4.3mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 41.6mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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