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Juicy chicken breast with green olives and fresh herbs served with white rice.

Chicken Marbella

Bree Hester
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, american/mediterranean
Servings 8
Calories 755 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 cup pitted prunes I leave this out, but it is part of the recipe
  • 1/2 cup green olives
  • 1/2 cup capers with a bit of juice
  • 6 bay leaves
  • 1 head of garlic I put it in the food processor
  • 1/4 cup dried oregano
  • salt and pepper
  • 8 chicken breasts or 2 roasting chicken in pieces
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 1/4 cup Italian flat-leaf parsley or cilantro, finely chopped
  • baked rice

Instructions
 

  • Put the olive oil, red wine vinegar, olives, capers, bay leaves, oregano, and garlic in a large Ziploc bag. Season well with salt and pepper.
    Aged olives in a clear plastic bag for marinating or storage, with fresh herbs nearby.
  • Add the chicken to the bag, and let marinade overnight. Do not skip this step.
    Marinated chicken with green peppercorns in Ziploc bag for cooking or freezing.
  • Place the chicken and all of the marinade in a large baking dish.Top the chicken with brown sugar and wine.Bake in a 350 degree oven for 45 minutes to an hour. Baste every 15 minutes or so with the cooking liquid.
    Succulent chicken breasts topped with green olives and herbs in a baking dish for a flavorful meal.
  • Serve the chicken over baked rice with some of the cooking liquid, olives, and capers. Garnish with lots of chopped parsley.
    Savory chicken and olive casserole baking in a red ceramic dish on stovetop.

Nutrition

Calories: 755kcalCarbohydrates: 82gProtein: 52gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 409mgFiber: 3g
Keyword Chicken Marbella, Silver Palate Cookbook recipe, weet and savory chicken
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