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Air Fryer Chicken Marbella That Makes Weeknight Dinners Feel Special

Air Fryer Chicken Marbella recipe, served and ready to eat, easy homemade dish
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Air Fryer Chicken Marbella is an easy dinner packed with rich, bold briny flavors that make any weeknight dinner feel special. This family dinner recipe features tender chicken marbella air fryer style, perfect for a satisfying briny chicken dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 whole chicken cut up
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 1 head garlic peeled
  • 1/2 cup pitted prunes
  • 1/2 cup pitted Spanish green olives
  • 1/4 cup capers with a little bit of juice
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup Early Harvest Greek extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons dried oregano
  • Kosher salt
  • pepper
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley optional

Instructions

  1. Begin by removing the backbone from the whole chicken with sharp scissors then press on top to separate the bones and cut off the legs, thighs, wings, and tips.
  2. In a large bowl, combine bay leaves, garlic, prunes, olives, capers, red wine vinegar, olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper; mix well then add the chicken and rub the marinade under the skin and over the meat.
  3. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, preferably overnight, to marinate.
  4. Preheat the oven to 350°F and transfer the chicken and marinade into a baking dish, spread the pieces without overlapping, pour white wine over, sprinkle with brown sugar, and place in the oven.
  5. Cook for 50 to 60 minutes, basting occasionally with pan juices until the chicken reaches 165°F and the skin is golden brown.
  6. Remove the chicken and place on a serving platter with prunes, olives, and capers on top.
  7. Boil the pan juices over medium heat until reduced to about 1/2 cup, strain, drizzle the sauce over the chicken, sprinkle with parsley, and serve.

Notes

  • Red wine vinegar can be substituted with apple cider vinegar, balsamic vinegar, or lemon juice with slight flavor differences
  • If time is limited, marinate for at least 30 minutes
  • Serve with plain rice, rice pilaf, boiled potatoes, or crusty bread
  • Leftovers keep for up to 4 days refrigerated and can be reheated gently in a skillet

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