Chicken Marbella
My easy, one-pan Chicken Marbella recipe is inspired by the original recipe from the 80s.. just reworked into a campfire / stovetop version!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time35 minutes mins
Marinating Time8 hours hrs
Total Time8 hours hrs 45 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: French
Diet: Gluten Free, Low Lactose
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 485kcal
- 1 ½ lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
- ½ cup Pitted Prunes
- ¼ cup Pitted Spanish Green Olives
- ¼ cup Capers NOT drained
- 3 Bay Leaves
- ¼ cup Olive Oil
- ¼ cup Red Wine Vinegar
- 8 Garlic Cloves Pressed or Finely Minced
- 2 tablespoon Dried Oregano
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
- ½ cup White Wine
- ¼ cup Light Brown Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Italian Parsley chopped
Marinated Chicken:
Trim chicken thighs, as desired. Place in a large Ziplock baggie, along with prunes, olives, capers, and bay leaves. Set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Pour marinade into the baggie, seal, and gently shake / massage to coat everything in marinade.
Chill overnight.
Chicken Marbella
Get a medium campfire going, or get your charcoal on the go.
Pour the wine into a large cast iron skillet. Heat over your grill or fire just until the wine starts to simmer.
Add the entire contents of the marinated chicken baggie to the pan. Arrange the chicken so it’s a single, evenly spaced layer, then sprinkle with the brown sugar.
Cover pan and cook for 15 minutes.
Flip the chicken pieces, re-cover the pan, and continue cooking for another 10 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 F when an instant read thermometer is inserted.
Remove the lid and continue cooking until the sauce thickens.
Flip the chicken pieces one last time, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve hot, with potatoes, rice, or a side salad if desired.
Leftovers can be cooled to almost room temperature, transferred to an airtight container, and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheat before serving.
Calories: 485kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 162mg | Sodium: 1177mg | Potassium: 698mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 476IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 104mg | Iron: 3mg