Best 6 Roasted Chicken With Olives And Prunes Chicken Marbella Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to the sun-kissed shores of the Mediterranean with Chicken Marbella. This delectable dish, steeped in Spanish and Moroccan flavors, presents a harmonious symphony of succulent chicken, briny olives, plump prunes, and aromatic spices. Savor the tender chicken infused with the tangy sweetness of juicy oranges and the savory embrace of garlic, paprika, and saffron. As the chicken roasts, a captivating aroma fills the air, beckoning you to gather around the table for a feast that promises to tantalize your taste buds and transport you to a land where culinary magic unfolds.

Alongside the star of the show, Chicken Marbella, the article offers a delightful selection of complementary recipes that elevate your dining experience. Create a refreshing and vibrant Moroccan Carrot Salad with a zesty blend of carrots, cumin, coriander, and fresh herbs. Indulge in the creamy richness of Saffron Rice Pilaf, where fluffy rice is infused with the golden essence of saffron and a medley of aromatic spices. For a sweet and nutty accompaniment, prepare Pistachio-Crusted Halibut, where delicate halibut fillets are coated in a crunchy pistachio crust, adding a delightful textural contrast to the tender fish.

And to quench your thirst, sip on a refreshing glass of Hibiscus Iced Tea, a vibrant infusion of hibiscus flowers, zesty lemon, and a hint of sweetness. As you savor each dish, let the vibrant flavors of Chicken Marbella and its accompanying recipes transport you to a culinary oasis, where every bite tells a story of tradition, passion, and the joy of sharing a delicious meal.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

ROASTED CHICKEN WITH OLIVES AND PRUNES (CHICKEN MARBELLA)



Roasted Chicken With Olives and Prunes (Chicken Marbella) image

Chicken Marbella is a classic dish that some say is the finest to ever come out of The Silver Palate Cookbook. To make it a bit easier, I decided to adapt the recipe, reducing the marinating time and roasting a whole chicken instead of chicken parts. This festive dish would be great for the Passover Seder with its complex blend of flavors. In fact, this is what I'm going to be serving to our guests. Along with some Gluten Free Matzoh Ball Soup, of course Here's the full post: http://www.elanaspantry.com/roasted-chicken-with-olives-and-prunes/

Provided by Elanas Pantry

Categories     Whole Chicken

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 entree, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 whole chicken
1 teaspoon celtic sea salt
1 cup pitted green olives
1 cup pitted prunes
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon capers
2 bay leaves
1 clove pressed garlic
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 tablespoon agave nectar
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup water

Steps:

  • Rinse the chicken and pat dry.
  • Place the chicken breast side up in a pyrex baking dish, then sprinkle with salt.
  • In a large bowl, combine the olives, prunes, oregano, capers, bay leaves, garlic, olive oil, agave, apple cider vinegar and water.
  • Spread the contents of the bowl in the dish around the chicken.
  • Bake at 425° for 20 minutes.
  • Lower heat to 375° and continue to roast the chicken until it is cooked through, about 40 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 917.6, Fat 71.7, SaturatedFat 17.7, Cholesterol 243.8, Sodium 1399.2, Carbohydrate 7, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 0.4, Protein 58.7

CHICKEN MARBELLA, UPDATED



Chicken Marbella, Updated image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 9h25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup good olive oil
1/2 cup good red wine vinegar
1 1/2 cups large pitted prunes, such as Sunsweet
1 cup large green olives, pitted, such as Cerignola
1/2 cup capers, including the juices (3 1/2 ounces)
6 bay leaves
1 1/2 heads of garlic, cloves separated, peeled, and minced
1/4 cup dried oregano
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 (4-pound) chickens, backs removed and cut in 8 pieces
1/2 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
1 cup dry white wine, such as Pinot Grigio

Steps:

  • Combine the olive oil, vinegar, prunes, olives, capers, bay leaves, garlic, oregano, 2 tablespoons salt, and 2 teaspoons pepper in a large bowl. Add the chicken to the marinade. (You can also place the chicken and marinade in a 2-gallon plastic storage bag and squeeze out the air to make sure the chicken is fully covered with the marinade.) Refrigerate overnight, turning occasionally to be sure the marinade is getting into all of the chicken pieces.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Place the chicken, skin side up, along with the marinade in one layer in a large (15-by-18-inch) roasting pan, sprinkle with the brown sugar, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper, and pour the wine around (not over!) the chicken. Roast for 45 to 55 minutes, until the internal temperature of the chicken is 145 degrees F. Remove the pan from the oven, cover tightly with aluminum foil, and allow to rest for 10 to 15 minutes. Discard the bay leaves. Transfer the chicken, prunes, and olives to a serving platter, sprinkle with salt, and serve hot with the pan juices.

THE SILVER PALATE'S CHICKEN MARBELLA



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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

1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1 cup pitted prunes
1/2 cup pitted Spanish green olives
1/2 cup capers, with a bit of juice
6 bay leaves
1 head of garlic, peeled and puréed
1/2 cup fresh oregano, chopped, or 1/4 cup dried oregano
2 teaspoons of salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 chickens, 3 1/2 to 4 pounds each, quartered
1 cup dry white wine
1 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley

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

CHICKEN WITH PRUNES AND OLIVES



Chicken with Prunes and Olives image

Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2/3 cup red wine vinegar
2 cups pitted prunes
1/4 cup capers with a bit of brine
2 tablespoons dried oregano
20 garlic-stuffed olives
5 cloves garlic, minced or pushed through a press
2 bay leaves
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup white wine
1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Combine the oil, vinegar, prunes, capers, oregano, olives, garlic, bay leaves, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large shallow baking dish. Add the chicken and turn to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate at least 1 hour or overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Using a slotted spoon, remove the chicken from the marinade to a plate. Pour the marinade into a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Arrange the chicken on top, skin-side up. Sprinkle the brown sugar over the chicken breasts and pour the white wine around them.
  • Bake, basting three or four times with the pan juices, until the chicken is crispy on top and cooked through, 1 hour to 1 hour 20 minutes.
  • Transfer the chicken, prunes, olives and capers to a serving platter. Moisten with a few spoonfuls of the pan juices and sprinkle generously with the parsley. Pour the remaining pan juices into a sauceboat and pass with the chicken.

CHICKEN MARBELLA



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The famous Chicken Marbella from the Silver Palate Cookbook. This recipe has been bringing down the house for years and I have made serious adaptations to it, fine-tuning it to suit our taste and make it a little more practical. I like to serve this with cous-cous and a big green salad.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h15m

Yield 5-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 lbs chicken thigh pieces, skinless and boneless, cut each piece into 4
1/2 head garlic, peeled and finely pureed (this works out to about 6-8 cloves)
1 1/2 tablespoons dried oregano, crumbled
coarse salt
fresh ground black pepper
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1/3 cup olive oil
12 pitted prunes (I cut them in half)
6 dried apricots, cut in half (optional)
1/2 cup pitted spanish green olives
1/3 cup capers, with a bit of juice
3 bay leaves
1/2 cup brown sugar (I prefer to use less - 1/4 cup is fine)
3/4 cup white wine
1/2 teaspoon chili powder (not in original recipe) (optional)
1/3 cup Italian parsley (cilantro) or 1/3 cup fresh coriander, finely chopped (cilantro)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl combine chicken quarters, garlic, oregano, pepper and coarse salt to taste, vinegar, olive oil, prunes, apricots (if using), olives, capers and juice, bay leaves, brown sugar and white wine.
  • Cover and let marinate, refrigerated, overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Arrange chicken in a single layer in a large, shallow baking pan and spoon marinade over it evenly.
  • Bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour, basting frequently with pan juices. Chicken is done when thigh pieces, pricked with a fork at their thickest, yield clear yellow (rather than pink) juice.
  • With a slotted spoon transfer chicken, prunes, olives and capers to a serving platter. Moisten with a few spoonfuls of pan juices and sprinkle generously with parsley or cilantro. Pass remaining pan juices in a sauceboat.
  • Note: To serve Chicken Marbella cold, cool to room temperature in cooking juices before transferring to a serving platter. If chicken has been covered and refrigerated, allow it to return to room temperature before serving. Spoon some of the reserved juices over chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 660.4, Fat 44.3, SaturatedFat 10.1, Cholesterol 152.5, Sodium 631.7, Carbohydrate 26.4, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 21.9, Protein 32.4

CHICKEN MARBELLA



Chicken Marbella image

Provided by Sheila Lukins

Categories     Chicken     Kid-Friendly     Dinner     Red Wine     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes about 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup red-wine vinegar
1 cup pitted prunes
1/2 cup pitted Spanish green olives
1/2 cup capers with a bit of juice
6 bay leaves
1 head of garlic, peeled and finely pureed
1/4 cup dried oregano
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
4 chickens (2 1/2 pounds each), quartered
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley or fresh cilantro, finely chopped

Steps:

  • 1. Combine the olive oil, vinegar, prunes, olives, capers and juice, bay leaves, garlic, oregano, and salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add the chicken and stir to coat. Cover the bowl and refrigerate overnight.
  • 2. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • 3. Arrange the chicken in a single layer in one or two large, shallow baking pans and spoon the marinade over it evenly. Sprinkle the chicken pieces with the brown sugar and pour the white wine around them.
  • 4. Bake, basting frequently with the pan juices, until the thigh pieces yield clear yellow (rather than pink) juice when pricked with a fork, 50 minutes to 1 hour.
  • 5. With a slotted spoon, transfer the chicken, prunes, olives, and capers to a serving platter. Moisten with a few spoonfuls of the pan juices and sprinkle generously with the parsley or cilantro. Pass the remaining pan juices in a sauceboat.

Tips:

  • Use a whole chicken: A whole chicken provides more flavor and juiciness than chicken parts.
  • Marinate the chicken overnight: This allows the flavors of the marinade to penetrate the chicken and make it more flavorful.
  • Roast the chicken at a high temperature: This will help to create a crispy skin and juicy meat.
  • Add vegetables to the roasting pan: This will help to create a flavorful pan sauce and make the chicken even more moist.
  • Use a variety of olives and prunes: This will add different flavors and textures to the dish.
  • Serve the chicken with a simple green salad: This will help to balance out the richness of the chicken and make it a more refreshing meal.

Conclusion:

Roasted chicken with olives and prunes is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. The chicken is flavorful and juicy, and the olives and prunes add a sweet and savory flavor that is sure to please everyone. This dish is also very versatile, as it can be served with a variety of sides, such as rice, pasta, or vegetables.

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