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Chicken Marbella

Servings

4

Serving size

about 2 cups
COOKING TIME
60 Minutes
CHILLING TIME
3 hours

This recipe can easily be multiplied and makes great leftovers.

Chicken Marbella

Ingredients

16 ounces Boneless, skinless chicken thighs (cut into large chunks)
6 clove Garlic, raw (minced)
1 large White onions (thinly sliced)
1 tsp., ground Dried oregano
1/8 tsp. Salt
1 to taste Black pepper
2 Tbsp. Red wine vinegar
2 Tbsp. Olive oil
2 1/2 ounces Dried prunes (coarsely chopped)
16 large Green olives (green olives, slivered)
3 Tbsp., drained Capers
2 Tbsp Caper liquid
2 leaf Bay leaves
4 tsp.. Honey
1/2 cup No salt added vegetable stock
1/2 cup White wine
2 Tbsp. Fresh parsley (chopped)

Instructions

Place the chicken, garlic, onion, oregano, salt, pepper, vinegar, olive oil, prunes, olives, capers, caper liquid, bay leaves, honey, vegetable stock, white wine and chopped parsley in a medium sauce pan.

Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours. Stir occasionally.

Preheat the oven to 300°F.

Place the pot in the oven and roast for 30 minutes.

Remove and stir.

Roast for another 20 minutes.

Stir and serve over rice.

Serve this recipe with one of these starch side dishes.

Brown Rice

In a medium sauce pan, heat the water and salt. When the water boils, stir in the brown rice. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, partially covered, for 40-45 minutes. Do not boil away all of the liquid and do not stir the rice. When a very small amount of…

Jasmine Rice

In a medium sauce pan, heat the water and salt. When the water boils, stir in the jasmine rice. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, partially covered, for about 20-30 minutes. Do not boil away all of the liquid and do not stir the rice. When a very small amount…

Low Sodium Jasmine Rice

In a medium sauce pan, heat the water and salt. When the water boils, stir in the jasmine rice. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, partially covered, for about 20-30 minutes. Do not boil away all of the liquid and do not stir the rice. When a very small amount…

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GERD / Acid Reflux

This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.

Lactose

This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.

Coumadin® (Warfarin)

This recipe is NOT safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.

Gluten Sensitivity

This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten.

Sodium

This is a low sodium recipe.

Recipe Notes

On the one hand this recipe is not fussy and not fancy. However, it is amazingly complex with a great pairing of flavors.

The combination of sweet prunes, salty olives, brined capers, savory chicken and vinegar is the perfect blend of ingredients. Great recipes are about balance and this is a perfect balance of flavors. Served over nutty brown rice and you have a great meal and even better leftovers.

The crazy thing is that you think this recipe is some sort of exotic Mediterranean dish but it is actually then invention of Sheila Lukins of the Silver Palate catering company in New York City. That recipe is a bit complex with overnight marination and this one is a bit more simple version. Even though this didn’t originate in the Mediterranean, the dish brings you all of the great ways to get points on your Med Diet score — less meat, veggies, fruit and great quality fats.

"Italian food is all about ingredients and it's not fussy and it's not fancy."

Wolfgang Puck, Chef