Chicken Mirabella

Elevate your dinner table with the tantalizing flavors of Chicken Mirabella, a timeless dish that masterfully blends sweet and savory notes. This Mediterranean-inspired recipe features succulent bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs marinated in a vibrant mix of garlic, dried prunes, briny green olives, and capers, all accentuated with red wine vinegar and aromatic oregano. As the chicken roasts, it’s basted in a luscious mixture of brown sugar, dry white wine, and its own pan juices, creating a glaze that’s both caramelized and deeply flavorful. Perfectly golden and irresistibly moist, this dish is a showstopping centerpiece, ideal for weeknight dinners or special gatherings. Serve it with crusty bread, fluffy rice, or roasted vegetables to soak up every drop of the savory-sweet sauce. Ready in just over an hour (with optional overnight marination), Chicken Mirabella is easy to prepare yet guaranteed to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
• 4 cloves garlic cloves
• 1 cup dried prunes
• 0.5 cup pitted green olives
• 2 tablespoons capers, with brine
• 0.25 cup red wine vinegar
• 0.25 cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 2 leaves bay leaves
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 0.5 cup dry white wine
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.5 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine minced garlic, prunes, olives, capers with brine, red wine vinegar, olive oil, dried oregano, bay leaves, kosher salt, and black pepper.

Step 2

Add the chicken thighs to the bowl, turning to coat them with the marinade. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight, to allow flavors to develop.

Step 3

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 4

Transfer the chicken and marinade to a large baking dish, arranging the chicken thighs in a single layer, skin-side up.

Step 5

Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the chicken thighs, then pour the dry white wine around the edges of the baking dish.

Step 6

Roast in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F or 74°C).

Step 7

Baste the chicken with the pan juices halfway through cooking to ensure it stays moist and flavorful.

Step 8

Remove the baking dish from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes.

Step 9

Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve the chicken Mirabella with its pan juices. It pairs beautifully with crusty bread, rice, or roasted vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1294.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2965.8

Total Fat 220.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 54.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.3g
Cholesterol 729mg	0%
Sodium 2570.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 55.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.3g	0%
Total Sugars 32.9g
Protein 164.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 222.7mg	0%
Iron 11.3mg	0%
Potassium 2533.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 69.3%

Protein: 23.0%

Carbs: 7.7%