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chicken marbella

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Ana Santiago
Rochester, NY

I first had Chicken Marbella at a friend's retirement party. Her son (a chef) was kind enough to share the recipe. It has become pretty popular at family gatherings and I share the recipe all the time. I've learned it's origin is from THE SILVER PALATE and the distinctive colors and flavors of the prunes, olives and capers have kept it a favorite for years. It's good hot or at room temperature.

(2 ratings)
yield 10 to 12 (You can also divide in half to make a smaller portion)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 1 Hr

Ingredients For chicken marbella

  • 4
    chickens (2 1/2 lbs each, quartered)
  • 1
    head of garlic, peeled and finely pureed
  • 1/4 c
    dry oregano
  • course salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 c
    red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 c
    olive oil
  • 1 c
    prunes, pitted
  • 1/2 c
    spanish olives pitted
  • 1/2 c
    capers
  • 6
    bay leaves
  • 1 c
    brown sugar
  • 1 c
    white wine
  • 1/4 c
    finely chopped parsley

How To Make chicken marbella

  • 1
    In large bowl combine chicken quarters, garlic,oregano, pepper and salt to taste,vinegar,olive oil,prunes,olives,capers and bay leaves. Cover and let marinate, refrigerated, overnight.
  • 2
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Arrange chicken in single layer in one or two large, shallow baking pans and spoon marinade evenly over chicken.
  • 3
    Sprinkle chicken with brown sugar and pour white wine around chicken. Bake for 1 hour, basting frequently with pan juices. Chicken is done when thigh pieces run clear juices when pricked with fork.

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