Chicken Marbella is a savory baked chicken dish featuring prunes, olives, capers, garlic, and oregano in a rich sweet and tangy sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
4 pounds bone-in skin-on chicken thighs and drumsticks
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup pitted green olives
1/2 cup capers, drained and rinsed
1 cup pitted prunes
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup dry white wine
Instructions
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In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
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Stir in prunes, olives, and capers.
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Add chicken and turn to coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
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Preheat oven to 375°F.
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Arrange chicken in a single layer in a baking dish and scatter marinade ingredients around it.
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Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over chicken skin.
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Pour white wine around the chicken.
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Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, basting occasionally, until chicken reaches 165°F and skin is golden brown.
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Rest for 10 minutes before serving.