CHICKEN MARBELLA DERIVATIVE

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NOTE: I found the original recipe uncredited on a random website several years ago, and AFTER posting this, found out that it is from the "Silver Palate Cookbook." This version is not the original; it's been altered according to my preferences. (If you have not seen this classic cookbook, check it out, but please don't make the rabbit recipes.) This is a yummy, impressive recipe with strong flavors -- lots of fruit, garlic, wine, and spices combine to make a luscious dark sauce! I have substituted raisins in place of the prunes, but prefer the original way. This dish has been a big hit with dinner guests, even those who are hesitant to eat prunes because of their "reputation". :) (The prep time is high because I like to marinade mine overnight -- actual chopping can be done in under 20 minutes.)

Provided by Maura666

Categories     Chicken

Time P1DT1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 head garlic (yes, an ENTIRE HEAD of garlic)
1 cup prune
1/2 cup capers
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
2 cups red wine (I like Cabernet Sauvignon)
1/4 cup dried oregano
1 cup brown sugar
6 bay leaves

Steps:

  • Seperate the garlic into cloves, then peel and coarsely chop.
  • Place garlic into the food processor (do not process yet!).
  • Coarsely chop the prunes.
  • Add half of them to the food processor, and set the remaining chopped prunes aside.
  • Add vinegar and 1 cup of the wine to the food processor.
  • Whirl everything around until the mixture is almost (but not quite) a puree.
  • Add remaining prunes, remaining wine, oregano, capers, and half of the brown sugar to the mixture.
  • Pulse food processor for a few seconds, just enough to thoroughly mix the ingredients.
  • Poke holes in chicken.
  • Place chicken and bay leaves in a plastic bag, and pour wine mixture over chicken.
  • Marinate 12-48 hours.
  • When it's time to make dinner: Preheat oven to 350.
  • Spray non-stick spray on a shallow baking pan.
  • Arrange chicken onto pan.
  • Remove bay leaves from marinade mixture& discard them.
  • Pour marinade over chicken.
  • Sprinkle remaining brown sugar over the chicken.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 350* for 45-60 minutes, or until chicken is fully cooked.
  • Serve over noodles or rice, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422.9, Fat 1.8, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 68.4, Sodium 436.5, Carbohydrate 60.3, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 46.7, Protein 28.9

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