Chicken Marbella
Classic Chicken Marbella made with prunes, olives, capers, and garlic. This easy baked chicken recipe is juicy, sweet-savory, and perfect for entertaining.
Ingredients
- 4 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and drumsticks
- 1 head garlic peeled and smashed. Head refers to the whole bulb, not a single clove.
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup red wine vingear
- 1 cup pitted prunes
- 1 cup green olives
- ¼ cup capers with juice
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ cup dry white wine
- ¼ cup dark brown sugar light brown works too
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine chicken, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, prunes, olives, capers, bay leaves, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Arrange chicken and marinade in a large baking dish.
- Pour wine around chicken and sprinkle with brown sugar.
- Bake uncovered for 50–60 minutes, basting once halfway through, until golden and cooked through.
- Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Estimated)
Per serving:- Calories: ~520
- Protein: 38g
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 820mg