How to Make Chicken Marbella by Yotam Ottolenghi

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.

Add chicken legs to a bowl.

Add olives to the bowl with chicken legs.

Add fresh dates to the bowl.

Add capers to the mixture.

Season with salt and pepper.

Add garlic and oregano to the bowl.

Add bay leaves and a bit of vinegar.

Marinate for 24 hours in the fridge or cook immediately if short on time.

Before cooking, add white wine to the mixture.

Add date molasses (or date syrup) to the bowl and mix well.

Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and place in the oven.

Bake for 35 to 45 minutes until caramelized.

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