THE SILVER PALATE'S CHICKEN MARBELLA
If there's such a thing as boomer cuisine, it can be found in the pages of "The Silver Palate Cookbook" by Sheila Lukins and Julee Rosso. With its chirpy tone and "Moosewood"-in-the-city illustrations, the book, published in time for Mother's Day in 1982, gave millions of home cooks who hadn't mastered the art of French cooking the courage to try sophisticated dishes like escabeche, wild mushroom soup and that new thing called pesto. This recipe, also in the book, came to The Times in a 2007 article celebrating the 25th anniversary edition. The briny-sweet combination once seemed as risky (capers! prunes!) as the East Village, but now it's considered as classic as Grand Central.
Provided by Christine Muhlke
Categories dinner, weekday, one pot, roasts, main course
Time 1h20m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, vinegar, prunes, olives, capers and juice, bay leaves, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper. Add the chicken pieces and turn to coat. Refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Arrange the chicken in a single layer in a shallow roasting pan; spoon the marinade over it evenly. Pour in the wine and sprinkle the chicken with the brown sugar.
- Bake until the thigh pieces yield clear yellow juice when pricked with a fork, 50 to 60 minutes, basting two or three times with the pan juices once the chicken begins to brown. (When basting, do not brush off the sugar. If the chicken browns too quickly, cover lightly with foil.)
- Transfer the chicken pieces to a warm serving platter and top with the prunes, olives and capers; keep warm. Place the roasting pan over medium heat and bring the pan juices to a boil. Reduce to about 1/2 cup. Strain into a heatproof bowl, add the parsley and pour over the chicken.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 928, UnsaturatedFat 40 grams, Carbohydrate 40 grams, Fat 59 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 56 grams, SaturatedFat 15 grams, Sodium 1079 milligrams, Sugar 27 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Anu Thapa
a-t79@yahoo.comI would definitely recommend this dish to others.
Sadia Labonno
l_s2@hotmail.comThis recipe is a keeper! I can't wait to make it again.
Mirza Shahzaib
s@yahoo.comI'm not sure what went wrong, but my dish didn't turn out as expected. It was bland and unappetizing.
Ellie Atherton
ellie_a73@gmail.comThis dish is just okay. It's not bad, but it's not amazing either.
Ana Eloz3a
e.a34@yahoo.comThe chicken was a bit dry. I think I overcooked it.
kaitlyn mulholland
m-k80@hotmail.frThis dish was a little too sweet for my taste. I would recommend reducing the amount of sugar in the recipe.
Camila White
w_camila@gmail.comI had a hard time finding some of the ingredients for this dish, but it was worth the effort to track them down.
Jay Holds
jh@aol.comThis dish is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.
Qurban ali dahri
dahri-q@yahoo.comI love that this recipe can be made ahead of time. It's a great option for busy weeknights.
Caleb Chapman
cc78@yahoo.comThis dish is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and impressive, but it's also easy to make.
Muhammad Ashfaque
ma@yahoo.comI've never been a fan of chicken Marbella, but this recipe changed my mind. It's the best version of this dish that I've ever had.
Kimoy Francis
k.francis@yahoo.comI wasn't sure about the combination of flavors in this dish, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's a unique and delicious dish that I would definitely recommend.
Michael Lockett
michael62@hotmail.comThis dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a truly special meal.
Riaz Raju
raju_riaz57@hotmail.comThe sauce is the star of this dish. It's so rich and flavorful, and it really elevates the chicken.
Md Alahin
m.alahin53@aol.comI love the versatility of this dish. I've made it with different types of chicken, and it always turns out great.
Surachhya Karmacharya
karmacharya_s69@yahoo.comThis recipe is so easy to follow, even for a beginner cook like me. And the result is a restaurant-quality dish that my whole family loves.
Monir Piash
monirp90@yahoo.comI've made this dish countless times, and it always turns out amazing. The combination of flavors is just perfect.
Ryan Evans
evans-r32@hotmail.comWow, this dish was a hit at my dinner party! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was incredible. I will definitely be making this again.