Chicken Marbella

13 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 4 chickens (2 1/2 lb. each), quartered
  • 1 large head garlic, peeled and pureed
  • 1/4 c. dried oregano
  • coarse salt and ground pepper
  • 1/2 c. red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 c. olive oil
  • 1 c. pitted prunes
  • 1/2 c. pitted green olives
  • 1/2 c. capers (bit of juice)
  • 6 bay leaves
  • 1 c. brown sugar
  • 1 c. white wine
  • 1/4 c. chopped cilantro (fresh)

Directions

  1. 1
    In large bowl, combine chicken and next 9 ingredients.
  2. 2
    Cover and marinate overnight refrigerated.
  3. 3
    Preheat oven to 350°. Arrange chicken in single layer in 1 or 2 shallow pans.
  4. 4
    Spoon marinade over; sprinkle with brown sugar and pour white wine around them.
  5. 5
    Bake 50 minutes to 1 hour, basting frequently with pan juices.
  6. 6
    When done, remove chicken, olives, prunes and capers to a serving platter.
  7. 7
    Moisten with a few spoons of pan juice.
  8. 8
    Sprinkle generously with cilantro.
  9. 9
    Pass remaining juices in sauce boat. Serves 10 to 12 people.
  10. 10
    Can be served cold, too.

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