Chicken Marbella

Ingredients:

4 lbs chicken thighs, fat trimmed

1/2 cup Garlic Olive Oil

1/2 cup red wine vinegar

1 cup large pitted prunes

1 cup Castelvetrano Olives

1/2 cup capers

4 bay leaves

1 1/2 heads garlic cloves minced

1/4 cup dried oregano

Salt & pepper, to taste

1/4 cup light brown sugar

1 cup dry white wine (Sauvignon Blanc worked great for this!)

Wild rice, prepared per instructions

Instructions:

1. Mix everything together EXCEPT chicken, brown sugar and white wine

2. Marinate chicken overnight

3. When ready to cook, preheat oven to 350

4. Place chicken in a large baking dish then pour marinade over the chicken

5. Sprinkle brown sugar on top of mixture then slowly pour white wine between the chicken thighs

6. Bake for 45-55 minutes or until chicken reaches 165 degrees

7. Prepare wild rice while chicken is baking

8. Plate wild rice then add chicken & mixture

Pour a smokey glass of wine (like South African Pinotage) & enjoy this SUPER delicious blend of unique flavors!