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Chicken Marbella

Delicious Chicken Marbella: Elevate Your Dinner Game

Experience Chicken Marbella, a delightful fusion of savory, sweet, and tangy flavors that will elevate your dinner game.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Marinating Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken (bone-in, skin-on)
For the Marinade
  • 1 cup Prunes Substitutes: dried apricots or figs
  • 1 cup Green Olives Pitted
  • 2 tablespoons Capers Adjust for milder taste
  • 1 cup White Wine Substitutes: chicken broth
  • 4 cloves Garlic (minced) Preferably fresh
  • 1 tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar Substitutes: lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup Olive Oil Substitutes: avocado oil
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano Substitutes: fresh oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Optional
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar Adjust to taste
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Chopped

Equipment

  • baking dish
  • Large bowl or resealable bag
  • Meat Thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Marinade: In a large bowl or resealable bag, combine pitted green olives, prunes, capers, red wine vinegar, white wine, olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, and cumin.
  2. Marinate Chicken: Submerge the chicken thighs into the marinade and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
  3. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking dish.
  4. Arrange Chicken: Place the marinated chicken in the baking dish and pour the marinade over.
  5. Add Sugar: Sprinkle brown sugar over the chicken and marinade to aid caramelization.
  6. Roast Chicken: Roast for 45-55 minutes until the chicken reaches 165°F (75°C).
  7. Finish & Serve: Let it rest, garnish with parsley, and serve with the sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, marinate overnight and ensure not to overcrowd the baking dish when roasting.

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