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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
Cook Time35 minutes
Marinating Time8 hours
Total Time8 hours 45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: French
Diet: Gluten Free, Low Lactose
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 485kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Large, Cast Iron Skillet with Lid

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

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.

Notes

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.

Nutrition

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
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