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: 346kcal
Equipment
- 9x9" Baking Dish or similar sized casserole dish
Ingredients
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/3 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 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs (6 thighs)
- 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 Tablespoons water
- 1 Tablespoon minced fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Combine the minced garlic, chopped prunes, chopped olives, 2 Tablespoons capers, 2 Tablespoons olive oil, 2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar, 2 bay leaves, and 1 Tablespoon dried oregano together in a 9x9" glass baking dish or similarly sized casserole dish. Add 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs and toss to coat the chicken. Cover and refrigerate the dish for at least 4 hours or up to overnight to marinate.
- Heat oven to 350°F. Sprinkle 2 Tablespoons brown sugar evenly over the chicken and pour 3 Tablespoons water over the top. Bake until the center of the thighs measure 165°F on an instant-read thermometer, 45-60 minutes. Sprinkle with 1 Tablespoon minced fresh parsley, if desired.
Notes
Pitted green olives that are plain, or stuffed with pimento or garlic can be used.
Nutrition
Calories: 346kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 162mg | Sodium: 423mg | Potassium: 570mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 308IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 2mg
