Description
Easy Chicken Marbella is a flavorful Mediterranean dish that combines succulent chicken with olives, prunes, and a tangy marinade. Perfect for gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, this recipe allows you to impress your guests without the hassle. With its delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors, Easy Chicken Marbella will leave everyone talking about your culinary skills long after the meal is done.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup pimento-stuffed green olives
- 1 cup pitted prunes
- 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped (or 2 tsp dried)
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, oregano, brown sugar, and salt.
- Marinate the chicken in the mixture for at least an hour (overnight for best results).
- Place the marinated chicken in a baking dish with olives and prunes.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Let rest briefly before serving with rice or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 110mg