Description
How to make high protein chicken marbella with tender chicken, briny olives and sweet prunes that transforms weeknight dinner into restaurant magic.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein Base
- 3 lbs bone-in chicken thighs, skin-on
- 2 lbs chicken drumsticks
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Flavor Builders
- 1 cup pitted prunes, chopped
- 3/4 cup green olives, pitted
- 1/2 cup capers with juice
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 bay leaves
Marinade & Sauce
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1/4 cup fresh oregano, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Season Chicken: Pat chicken completely dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper. Let it sit at room temperature for 15 minutes to ensure even cooking.
- Prepare Marinade: Whisk together vinegar, olive oil, brown sugar, minced garlic, and oregano in a large bowl. The mixture should smell aromatic and well combined.
- Combine Everything: Add chicken, prunes, olives, capers, and bay leaves to marinade. Toss everything together until well coated, then transfer to baking dish.
- Initial Roast: Preheat oven to 350°F and roast chicken for 25 minutes. The skin should start turning golden but won’t be fully crispy yet.
- Add Wine: Pour white wine around chicken pieces, not directly over them. This creates steam while keeping the skin crispy and adds extra flavor depth.
- Finish Cooking: Continue roasting 15-20 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F. The skin should be golden brown and the juices should run clear when pierced.
- Rest and Serve: Let chicken rest 5 minutes, then garnish with fresh parsley. Remove bay leaves before serving and spoon those delicious pan juices over everything.
Notes
- Pat chicken completely dry before seasoning for crispy skin.
- Store leftovers in refrigerator for up to 4 days in airtight container.
- Can substitute white wine with chicken broth if preferred.
- Remove bay leaves before serving to avoid choking hazard.
- Marinate overnight for deeper flavor development.
- Serve over rice or pasta to catch delicious pan juices.
Allergy Information: None
Nutrition
- Calories: 385 calories
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Protein: 32g