Chicken Marbella Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 3 hours
🍽️ Cook Time: 30 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
🥘 Recipe Category: Chicken
🔍 Keywords: Poultry, Meat, Very Low Carbs, High Protein, Weeknight, For Large Groups, < 4 Hours
Description:
Indulge in the delight of a gourmet chicken dinner with this absolutely tasty yet easy-to-make Chicken Marbella recipe. Discovered from a friend on an internet recipe board, this dish promises a burst of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.
Ingredients:
- 16 chicken breasts
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup dried oregano
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Olive oil
- Sun-dried tomatoes
- Spanish olives
- Capers
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 cup white wine
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Red wine vinegar
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 390
- Fat: 23.3g
- Saturated Fat: 5.6g
- Cholesterol: 108.9mg
- Sodium: 310.5mg
- Carbohydrates: 4.7g
- Fiber: 0.8g
- Sugar: 2.7g
- Protein: 36.2g
Instructions:
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Prepare Marinade:
- In a bowl, combine minced garlic, dried oregano, 1/4 cup of chopped fresh parsley, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Add a splash of red wine vinegar and olive oil to the mixture.
- Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, Spanish olives, capers, and a bay leaf.
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Marinate Chicken:
- Place the chicken breasts in the marinade, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or preferably overnight for enhanced flavor infusion.
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Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) in preparation for baking.
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Arrange Chicken:
- Take the marinated chicken breasts out of the refrigerator.
- Arrange them in a single layer in a baking pan, ensuring there is enough space between each piece.
- Pour the marinade evenly over the chicken breasts in the pan.
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Add White Wine:
- Splash white wine over the chicken, evenly distributing it across the pan.
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Bake:
- Place the baking pan in the preheated oven.
- Bake for approximately 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
- Be careful not to overcook the chicken to prevent it from becoming dry.
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Serve:
- Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven.
- To serve, place a chicken breast on each plate.
- Spoon some of the flavorful sauce, along with tomatoes, olives, and capers, over each chicken breast.
- Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a pop of color and added freshness.
Enjoy!
Indulge in the succulent flavors of Chicken Marbella, a dish that perfectly balances simplicity with gourmet taste. Ideal for weeknight dinners or entertaining large groups, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire.
