Chicken Marbella (Boneless)

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.

In a blender or using an immersion blender puree the oil, vinegar and 4 prunes until smooth and thick.

In a large mixing bowl add the chicken, remaining prunes, olives, capers, bay leaves, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper. Pour vinegar mixture over all and toss to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the fridge overnight.

Preheat oven to 350ºF.

Arrange the chicken in a single layer in roasting pan or large shallow baking dish(es) and spoon marinade ingredients on and around the chicken. Pour the wine around the chicken and sprinkle the brown sugar over chicken.

Bake the chicken for 50 minutes, or until it's cooked through and internal temp reaches 165°F, basting with the pan juices in last 20 minutes.

Serve spooning sauce over chicken.

Cooking Techniques

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