Mary Berry Chicken Marbella Recipe
Mary Berry’s Chicken Marbella is a baked chicken dish featuring a flavourful blend of Mediterranean ingredients such as prunes, green olives, capers, garlic, and herbs. The chicken is marinated overnight, then baked with a sweet and tangy mixture of brown sugar and white wine, creating a deeply aromatic glaze that’s rich, balanced, and utterly satisfying.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 60
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 4
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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Chicken thighs or drumsticks – 8 pieces, skin-on and bone-in
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Garlic cloves – 4, finely chopped
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Pitted prunes – 150g
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Green olives – 100g
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Capers (with a little juice) – 2 tbsp
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Dried oregano – 2 tsp
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Olive oil – 4 tbsp
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Red wine vinegar – 2 tbsp
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Brown sugar – 2 tbsp
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White wine – 150ml
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Fresh parsley – for garnish
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper – to taste
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine garlic, prunes, olives, capers with their juice, oregano, olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper. Stir well to mix the flavours evenly.
Add the chicken pieces to the bowl and toss to coat thoroughly in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
When ready to cook, preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Transfer the marinated chicken and all its juices into a large baking dish.
Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over the chicken and pour white wine around (not over) the pieces to keep the topping crisp.
Bake uncovered for 50–60 minutes, occasionally spooning the pan juices over the chicken. The skin should turn golden and slightly caramelised while the sauce thickens beautifully.
Transfer the chicken pieces to a serving platter and spoon over the luscious pan juices with prunes and olives. Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Find it online: https://maryberrycooks.co.uk/mary-berry-chicken-marbella/