Chicken Marbella Recipe

Elevate your dinner game with this tasty chicken thigh recipe! 

Looking for a flavorful dish that’s both savory and sweet? This Chicken Marbella recipe brings together tender chicken thighs, tangy olives, briny capers, and the natural sweetness of prunes and dried figs for a perfect balance of flavors. Marinated overnight for maximum flavor and baked to golden perfection, this dish is a standout at any dinner table. Serve it over fluffy rice with your favorite steamed veggies or a crisp salad for a meal that’s as nourishing as it is delicious. Happy eating! 

Makes 6 to 8 servings 

What You Need

• • 12 skinless chicken thighs (bone-in or boneless)   
  • 2 tbsp olive oil  
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar  
  • 1 cup white wine or chicken broth  
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar  
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano  
  • 2 large bay leaves  
  • 4-6 cloves of garlic, minced  
  • 1/4 cup green olives  
  • 1/4 cup capers (including a splash of the juice)  
  • 1/2 cup of prunes and 1/2 cup of dried figs 
  • Salt and pepper to taste  

  

  

How To Make

1. Combine all ingredients and marinate the chicken overnight in the fridge – ideally turn the chicken pieces to coat with marinade.  
2. Baked the chicken with the marinade at 350F for about 50 minutes until chicken is done and the sauce is a deep golden brown color. 
3. Top with fresh diced parsley and serve over rice and enjoy with your favorite steamed veggies and/or a tossed salad. 
4. (chicken marinated and baked with green olives, capers, red vinegar, olive oil, garlic, wine/broth and prunes and dried figs) – serve over rice with your favorite steamed veggies. 

Nutritional Information

Based on 8 servings:

345 Calories 

9.8 Carbohydrates 

41.2 g Protein 

13.2 g Fat. 

1.7 g Fibre

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