How to Make Easy Chicken Marbella - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chicken Marbella is a classic dish that originates from the iconic Silver Palate Cookbook. It’s easy to see why this dish has stood the test of time; the combination of savory, sweet, and tangy flavors creates a dish that is both comforting and complex. This recipe is simple to make, yet impressive enough to serve at a dinner party or special occasion.

The key to this dish is the marinade, which infuses the chicken with flavor and tenderness. The chicken is marinated in a combination ...

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Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts, or more to taste, pounded thin and cut in half
  • 1 cup white wine, any kind
  • 1 cup pitted prunes
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ½ cup red wine vinegar
  • ½ cup capers, with extra liquid added
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup dried oregano
  • ¼ cup dried parsley
  • 12 Spanish olives, cut in half
  • 10 cloves garlic, crushed, or more to taste
  • 6 bay leaves
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 12 hrs
  • Total Time: 13 hrs
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Combine chicken, wine, prunes, olive oil, vinegar, capers and liquid, brown sugar, oregano, parsley, olives, garlic, bay leaves, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Transfer into 2 resealable bags and refrigerate for 12 to 24 hours, the longer the better.
  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Pour chicken and marinade into a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink inside and juices run clear, about 40 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    676 cal.

    • Total Fat: 32g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 65mg
    • Sodium: 874mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 65g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 46g
    • Protein: 27g
    • Vitamin C: 10mg
    • Calcium: 181mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 798mg