Chicken Marbella

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This Chicken Marbella, as this dish is commonly known, requires a lengthy marinade in prunes, green olives, garlic, oil and seasonings before baking in the same concoction. It is well worth the time, as this marvelous Mediterranean fare is a perfect party dish, and keeps and reheats well.


NUTRITIONAL INFO
Calories 400 cal
Total Fat 22.4 g
Cholesterol 97 mg
Sodium 309 mg
Carbohydrates 16.2 g
Fiber 1.2 g
Protein 31.2 g

Ingredients

• 1 ( 3 pound) Foster Farms Whole Cut Up Chicken, skin removed and cut into pieces
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup dry white wine
• 1 T chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
• Marinade
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/3 cup pitted prunes, halved
• 8 small green olives
• 2 T capers, with liquid
• 2 T olive oil
• 2 T red wine vinegar
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 T dried oregano
• salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a medium bowl combine the garlic, prunes, olives, capers, olive oil, vinegar, bay leaves, oregano, salt and pepper. Mix well. Spread mixture in the bottom of a 10x15 inch baking dish. Add the chicken pieces, stir and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

2. When ready to prepare, preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Remove dish from refrigerator. Sprinkle brown sugar on top and pour white wine all around chicken.

3. Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour, spooning juices over chicken several times as it is baking. Serve on a platter, pouring juices over the top, and garnish with fresh parsley.