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Chicken Marbella Recipe

You’ll love this quick Chicken Marbella recipe made with chicken thighs, prunes and Spanish olives for a flavorful Mediterranean-style dish!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
58 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 323 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 ½ pounds 6 bone-in chicken thighs (skin removed)
  • 6 garlic cloves (thinly sliced)
  • ½ cup pitted prunes (halved)
  • ½ cup pitted Spanish green olives (halved)
  • ¼ cup drained capers plus 1 tablespoon brine
  • 3 dried bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar

Instructions

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  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes. Add the chicken, skinned side down, then cover and cook until deep golden brown, about 10 minutes.
  2. Flip chicken, cover again and cook until golden on second side, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  3. Add the prunes, olives, capers and brine, bay leaves and oregano to the skillet, arranging them evenly around the chicken. Season the chicken with brown sugar, salt and pepper. Pour the chicken broth and vinegar over top and bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until chicken is cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes.
  5. Carefully transfer the chicken to a serving platter then return the skillet to the stove over high heat. Cook sauce, swirling occasionally, until reduced and slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
  6. Spoon pan sauce and over chicken and serve.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1chicken thigh with sauce) Calories 323kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 14g (5%) Protein 38g (76%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 2.5g (13%) Cholesterol 179mg (60%) Sodium 713mg (30%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 8g (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 323

% Daily Value*

Serving 1chicken thigh with sauce)
Calories 323kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 14g 5%
Protein 38g 76%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 2.5g 13%
Cholesterol 179mg 60%
Sodium 713mg 30%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 8g 16%

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