Chicken Marbella with Boneless Thighs
A savory-sweet Mediterranean-inspired dish made with juicy boneless chicken thighs, prunes, olives, capers, and herbs, baked in white wine for a comforting yet elegant meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds boneless chicken thighs
4 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
1 tbsp dried oregano
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup pitted prunes
1/2 cup pitted green olives (Castelvetrano preferred)
1 tbsp capers, drained
2 bay leaves
1 tbsp brown sugar
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup minced Italian parsley
Instructions
- Combine garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, vinegar, olive oil, prunes, olives, capers, and bay leaves in a large bowl.
- Add chicken thighs, turning to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Arrange chicken and marinade mixture in a baking dish.
- Sprinkle brown sugar over chicken and pour white wine around it.
- Bake uncovered for 45–50 minutes, basting occasionally with pan juices, until chicken is fully cooked (165°F internal temperature).
- Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
Swap prunes with dried apricots, figs, or dates for variation.
Bone-in chicken can be used but requires a longer cook time.
For added heat, sprinkle in red pepper flakes.
This dish tastes even better the next day as flavors deepen.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
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