Chicken Marbella

13 ingredients11 steps
The Silver Palate Cookbook
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. 1

    **The morning before (or night before):** In a large bowl, combine garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, vinegar, olive oil, prunes, olives, capers with juice, and bay leaves.

  2. 2

    Add the chicken pieces and coat completely with the marinade.

  3. 3

    Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.

  4. 4

    When ready to cook, preheat oven to 350°F.

  5. 5

    Arrange chicken in a single layer in one or two large, shallow baking pans.

  6. 6

    Spoon marinade over the chicken evenly.

  7. 7

    Sprinkle chicken pieces with brown sugar and pour white wine around them.

  8. 8

    Bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour, basting frequently with pan juices.

  9. 9

    With a slotted spoon, transfer chicken, prunes, olives, and capers to a serving platter.

  10. 10

    Add some pan juices and sprinkle generously with parsley.

  11. 11

    Serve remaining juice in a gravy boat.

💡 Cook's Notes

This is a perfect make-ahead dish for entertaining. The overnight marinade allows the flavors to deeply penetrate the chicken.

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