Prune and Olive Chicken Recipe
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Prune and Olive Chicken

By: Teresa 
"A taste of the Mediterranean in one delicious baked chicken dish. Note: This is a classic Chicken Mirabella recipe."

What to Drink?

Wine Merlot
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr
Ready In:
9 Hrs 15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup pitted prunes, halved
  • 8 small green olives
  • 2 tablespoons capers, with liquid
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 (3 pound) whole chicken, skin removed and cut into pieces
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Directions

  1. In a medium bowl combine the garlic, prunes, olives, capers, olive oil, vinegar, bay leaves, oregano, salt and pepper. Mix well. Spread mixture in the bottom of a 10x15 inch baking dish. Add the chicken pieces, stir and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  2. When ready to prepare, preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Remove dish from refrigerator. Sprinkle brown sugar on top and pour white wine all around chicken.
  3. Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour, spooning juices over chicken several times as it is baking. Serve on a platter, pouring juices over the top, and garnish with fresh parsley.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 402 | Total Fat: 22.4g | Cholesterol: 97mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 29, 2005 by VISOLELA   view full review
I doubled everything, except the chicken. Used boneless, skinless chicken breasts. While...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 8, 2005 by Noelle C :)   view full review
This is def. classic chicken marbella. Just like my Mom would always make for me. Don't be...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 17, 2003 by Robin   view full review
We made this dish in a cooking class that I attended at Williams-Sonoma. It is supposed to be...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2004 by MSALLIED   view full review
We really enjoyed this recipe! I have seen this recipe around other sites and it was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 26, 2008 by MsMellie   view full review
Who knew that these flavors would mesh so well? I doubled the sauce; the mixture (including...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 13, 2006 by WINNONA   view full review
Incredible! I've made this up in freezer bags and stored the dinners for the future, thawing...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2003 by CAPoookie   view full review
Like peanut butter and jelly, the flavor combination of sweet, creamy and tangy prunes with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2006 by Jesika   view full review
I don't like prunes or olives... but I was told, to get the right taste I had to cook...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by Karin   view full review
Tasty chicken dish - my husband and kids loved it, too. You can use a little less brown sugar...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2004 by njmom   view full review
I liked this dish, however, my family didn't feel the same. They didn't think it was anything...

 

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