Chicken Marbella with Prunes, Olives and Capers
Chicken marbella is a savory and slightly sweet dish of chicken marinated and braised with prunes, olives and capers.
Servings: 4
Calories: 290kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cloves garlic minced or pressed
- ⅓ cup pitted prunes coarsely chopped
- 10 pitted green olives coarsely chopped (see note)
- 2 Tablespoons capers
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 Tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs (4 thighs)
- 3 Tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 Tablespoons water
- 1 Tablespoon minced fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Combine garlic, prunes, olives, capers, olive oil, red wine vinegar, bay leaves and oregano together in a 9x9" glass baking dish or similarly sized casserole dish. Add chicken thighs and toss to coat the chicken. Cover and refrigerate the dish overnight to marinate.
- Heat oven to 350°F. Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the chicken and pour the water over the top. Bake until the center of the thighs measure 165°F on an instant-read thermometer, 45-60 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley, if desired.
Notes
Pitted green olives that are plain, or stuffed with pimento or garlic can be used.
Nutrition
Calories: 290kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 373mg | Potassium: 435mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 294IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 2mg