"This recipe for Chicken Marbella with Dates is a brilliant update of the classic. Simple and quick to execute and perfect for entertaining or family meals...."
INGREDIENTS
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8 chicken legs (skin trimmed of excess fat and scored a few times (optional))
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5 garlic cloves (minced or grated)
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3/4 cup fresh oregano leaves (torn, plus extra for garnish)
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4 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
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3 Tablespoons olive oil
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1-2 cups pitted green olives (I use 2 cups)
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6 Tablespoons capers (plus 2 tbsp of their juices)
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5 ounces Medjool dates (pitted and quartered)
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2 bay leaves
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Salt and freshly cracked black pepper
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1/2 cup dry white wine
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2 tbsp date syrup