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Chicken Marbella

Cultural Context

Chicken Marbella is a classic dish from the 1980s, popularized by the Silver Palate Cookbook. This dish reflects the fusion of Mediterranean flavors with American cooking, featuring a savory-sweet combination of chicken, olives, and prunes. Often served at gatherings and celebrations, it has become a staple for entertaining, showcasing the ease of preparing a flavorful meal that impresses guests. Today, variations abound, with some opting for different fruits or herbs, but the essence remains a delightful blend of sweet and savory.

AmericanUSmain
90 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
3 lbs chicken
1 cup prunes
1 cup green olives
2 tablespoons capers
4 cloves garlic
3 bay leaves
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup parsley
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup white wine
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon thyme

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

prunes

🥗Healthier: dried apricots

💰Cheaper: raisins

Dried apricots add a similar sweetness and texture.

green olives

🥗Healthier: kalamata olives

💰Cheaper: black olives

Black olives offer a milder flavor and are often less expensive.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

White sugar is a cost-effective sweetener.

red wine vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

White vinegar is an economical alternative.

1

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

2

In a large bowl, combine prunes, olives, capers, garlic, bay leaves, vinegar, olive oil, brown sugar, parsley, black pepper, and salt.

3

Add chicken to the bowl and coat thoroughly in the marinade.

4

Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.

5

Transfer chicken and marinade to a roasting pan.

6

Pour white wine over the chicken and add lemon juice.

7

Sprinkle thyme and additional bay leaves on top.

8

Roast in the oven for 1 hour, basting occasionally, until chicken is golden and cooked through.

9

Check doneness with a meat thermometer; it should read 165°F.

10

Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before serving.

11

Serve warm with pan juices spooned over the top.

Cooking Techniques

marinatingbasting

Equipment Needed

large bowlroasting panmeat thermometer

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Allergens

milkwheat

Also Known As

Pollo Marbella

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