Chicken Marbella

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    9 hrs

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    952 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    American

Chicken Marbella

This chicken Marbella recipe is a retro dish that belongs on your modern menu. It's packed with flavor and great for company! Olives, a tangy marinade, prunes and plenty of garlic make this classic dish a knockout.

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Ingredients

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  • cup extra virgin olive oil
  • cup red wine vinegar
  • 8 ounces pitted prunes about 1 heaping cup
  • cup pitted Spanish green olives such as Manzanilla or Castelvetrano olives
  • cup capers with their juices
  • 4 bay leaves
  • 12 cloves of garlic peeled and finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons dried oregano
  • 3 ½ teaspoons kosher salt divided
  • 1 teaspoon ground pepper divided
  • 4 ½ to 5 pounds bone in skin on chicken thighs 8 to 10
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • cup brown sugar
  • chopped fresh parsley for serving
  • Brown rice and/or baguette slices for serving

Instructions

  1. In a giant mixing bowl, stir together the oil, vinegar, prunes, olives, capers and their juices, bay leaves, garlic, oregano, 2 teaspoons of the salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of the pepper.
  2. Add the chicken thighs. With your hands, turn gently to coat them evenly. Cover and refrigerate overnight; turn the chicken once or twice while it marinates so the flavors permeate it evenly.
  3. When ready to cook, remove the chicken from the refrigerator to take off the chill, place a rack in the center of your oven, and preheat the oven to 350°F. Place the chicken skin-side up in a large roasting pan, being careful not to overlap them. Pour the marinade all over and around the chicken.
  4. Pour the wine around the chicken (but not on top of them). Sprinkle with the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Then, sprinkle with the brown sugar.
  5. Bake the chicken Marbella for 40 to 50 minutes, until the chicken thighs register 145°F on an instant read thermometer. Sprinkle with parsley, cover, and let rest for 10 minutes.
  6. To serve, transfer the chicken, prunes, and olives and all of the juices to a serving platter (or just set the dish right in the table). Serve hot with rice or baguette and lots of the juices spooned all over everything.

Notes

  • Adapted from The Silver Palate Cookbook
  • Instead of thighs, you can swap chicken quarters or other bone-in, skin on chicken pieces
  • TO STORE: Chicken Marbella can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • TO REHEAT: To reheat, place the chicken in a baking dish and cover with foil. Bake at 350°F until heated through. (The microwave works too, but it’s more of a gamble—it can affect the texture of the meat.)
  • TO FREEZE: Store chicken Marbella in an airtight container or freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating and serving.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1(of 6) Calories 952kcal (48%) Carbohydrates 43g (14%) Protein 49g (98%) Fat 63g (97%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Polyunsaturated Fat 12g Monounsaturated Fat 30g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 283mg (94%) Potassium 990mg (28%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 27g (54%) Vitamin A 642IU (13%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 119mg (12%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 952 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1(of 6)
Calories 952kcal 48%
Carbohydrates 43g 14%
Protein 49g 98%
Fat 63g 97%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Polyunsaturated Fat 12g 71%
Monounsaturated Fat 30g 150%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 283mg 94%
Potassium 990mg 21%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 27g 54%
Vitamin A 642IU 13%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 119mg 12%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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