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Roasted chicken with olives and parsley on a wooden table.

Chicken Marbella

A classic dish that is always a hit at my house.
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Course: Entree
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 5
Calories: 604kcal

Ingredients

  • ½ head of garlic chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ cup balsamic vinegar
  • cup olive oil
  • cup pitted prunes
  • cup good sized Spanish green olives
  • ¼ cup capers and 1 tablespoon of juice
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 1 whole chicken quartered with skin on
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup white wine or chicken broth GF
  • lots of chopped Italian parsley for garnish

Instructions

  • Mix together first eight ingredients in a large bowl. Put chicken pieces in a large ziplock and add marinade. Massage the bag so all chicken pieces are well coated. Place bag on a sheet pan or other container and into fridge to marinate overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Arrange chicken in a single layer in one large or two smaller shallow baking pans. Spoon marinade evenly over pieces and poor wine or broth around pieces. Sprinkle with the brown sugar.
  • Cook for 50 minutes to 1 hour. I like to sprinkle a bit more brown sugar on the chicken right when it comes out of the oven. Transfer to a platter and serve with the yummy juice.
  • Notes: Use all chicken legs for the kids or use wings and serve as an appetizer. Makes a great addition to your lunchbox the next day.

Nutrition

Calories: 604kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 114mg | Sodium: 345mg | Potassium: 449mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 339IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 2mg
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