Description
Chicken Marbella offers a delightful blend of flavors with garlic, olives, and prunes, making it a perfect choice for a satisfying and easy dinner. Ideal for gatherings or a cozy night in, this dish is sure to impress your taste buds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head garlic
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp basil
- 3–4 bay leaves
- 3 tbsp red vinegar
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 200g / 1 cup green olives (I used nocellara olives)
- 170g / 1 cup soft pitted prunes
- 2 tbsp capers
- 1 tsp salt
- 8–9 chicken thighs
- 250ml / 1 cup dry white wine (or rosé)
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley (to serve)
Instructions
- Peel and chop the garlic cloves, combining them in a large glass or ceramic mixing bowl with basil, oregano, bay leaves, red wine vinegar, olive oil, and brown sugar.
- Add the green olives, pitted prunes, capers, a pinch of salt, and the chicken thighs. Mix thoroughly to coat the chicken in the marinade, then cover and refrigerate overnight or for at least 3 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 180C/350F. Transfer the chicken and marinade to a large baking pan, or divide into two smaller pans to avoid overcrowding. Pour the white wine around the chicken cautiously to keep the skin crispy.
- Roast in the oven for 50 minutes to 1 hour until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 74C/165F, and the skin is golden brown. Sprinkle chopped parsley on top before serving.
Notes
For enhanced flavor, marinate the chicken overnight if possible.
This dish pairs well with rice or crusty bread to soak up the juices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg