Weeknight Chicken Marbella
Weeknight Chicken Marbella balances sweet prunes with briny capers and olives, all wrapped around tender, wine-marinated chicken. The garlicky, herb-laced pan juices finish slightly tangy with a hint of caramel from brown sugar, perfect for spooning over rice or crusty bread. Serve for a relaxed dinner party or an elevated family meal that feels classic yet unfussy.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Weeknight Chicken Marbella, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 41 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional Density
- 40 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 57 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 50
- Heart Health
- 74
- Metabolic
- 58
- Digestive
- 40
- Inflammatory
- 45
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the chicken, wine, prunes, olive oil, vinegar, capers and their liquid, brown sugar, oregano, parsley, olives, garlic, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or move the mixture into 2 resealable plastic bags; marinate in the refrigerator for 12 to 24 hours, with longer marinating being preferable.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- 3
Place the chicken and marinade into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken is no longer pink in the centers and the juices run clear, about 40 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the centers should register at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Calories 1103.22 kcal High 55%
- Protein 55.32 g Good Source 111%
- Carbohydrate 135.9 g 49%
- Total Fat 29.92 g High 38%
- Saturated Fat 4.0 g High 20%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 140.76 mg High 47%
- Sodium 1238.07 mg High 54%
- Dietary Fiber 8.27 g Good Source 30%
- Total Sugars 53.22 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 421.29 mg Good Source 32%
- Iron 5.51 mg Good Source 31%
- Potassium 675.77 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 88.06 mcg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin C 57.29 mg Good Source 64%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Weeknight Chicken Marbella is made with 13 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Capers, Chicken Breast, and Dried Bay Leaves. Each serving provides about 1103.22 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Weeknight Chicken Marbella made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Capers, Chicken Breast, Dried Bay Leaves, Dried Oregano. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Weeknight Chicken Marbella?
- About 1 hr in total: 20 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1103.22 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Weeknight Chicken Marbella easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Weeknight Chicken Marbella healthy?
- Weeknight Chicken Marbella has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 1103.22 calories and 55.32 g of protein, or 111% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1238.07 mg (54% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.0 g (20% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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