Best 7 Braised Chicken With Olives Capers And Prunes Recipes

CHICKEN WITH PRUNES, OLIVES AND CAPERS

Steps:

• Combine the chicken, prunes, wine, wine vinegar, oil, oregano, capers, fresh garlic, chili peppers, salt and the bay leaves; turn to coat the chicken pieces well.
• Cover, and marinate in the refrigerater 8 hours, or overnight (do not marinate for more that 24 hours, as the vinegar will start to cook the chicken).
• If marinated for 24 hours, combine ingredients in a zip-loc plastic bag, seal and refrigerate.
• In a casserole dish, arrange the chicken in a single layer.
• Pour the marinade over the chicken.
• Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the chicken.
• Bake for 45-50 minutes, in a 350 degree oven, or until the chicken tests done.
• Remove the chicken to a large platter, and top with remaining pan juices.
• Remove the bay leaves before sprinkling the chopped basil over the chicken.
• Serve immediately.

CHICKEN WITH PRUNES AND OLIVES

Steps:

• Combine the oil, vinegar, prunes, capers, oregano, olives, garlic, bay leaves, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large shallow baking dish. Add the chicken and turn to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate at least 1 hour or overnight.
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Using a slotted spoon, remove the chicken from the marinade to a plate. Pour the marinade into a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Arrange the chicken on top, skin-side up. Sprinkle the brown sugar over the chicken breasts and pour the white wine around them.
• Bake, basting three or four times with the pan juices, until the chicken is crispy on top and cooked through, 1 hour to 1 hour 20 minutes.
• Transfer the chicken, prunes, olives and capers to a serving platter. Moisten with a few spoonfuls of the pan juices and sprinkle generously with the parsley. Pour the remaining pan juices into a sauceboat and pass with the chicken.

BRAISED CHICKEN WITH OLIVES, CAPERS AND PRUNES RECIPE

Steps:

• > Preheat oven to 350°F. > Whisk together 1/4 cup oil, vinegar, capers, oregano, honey, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; set aside. > Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high. Sprinkle chicken with 1/2 teaspoon pepper and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Working in batches if necessary, add chicken to pan, meaty side down, and cook until well browned, 6 to 7 minutes. Remove chicken; set aside. > Add garlic to drippings in pan; cook, stirring often, until lightly browned and blistered, about 2 minutes. Add wine and bay leaves; cook until reduced by half, about 4 minutes. > Stir in olives and plums. Nestle chicken into mixture; pour vinegar mixture over chicken. Tuck citrus slices into mixture. Cover and bake at 350°F 40 minutes. Uncover and bake until liquid is thick and glossy, 10 to 15 minutes. Discard bay leaves; sprinkle with remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper.

CHICKEN WITH OLIVES, PRUNES AND CAPERS

Steps:

• In two or three baking pans, arrange the chicken pieces in one layer.
• Combine all the ingredients except the cilantro and one-half cup of the brown sugar. Pour over the chicken so that the prunes, olives and capers are evenly distributed. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• Sprinkle the remaining brown sugar over the chicken and bake for about one hour, basting often.
• To serve, arrange the chicken pieces with the sauce on a platter. Sprinkle with the cilantro.

PRUNE AND OLIVE CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a medium bowl combine the garlic, prunes, olives, capers, olive oil, vinegar, bay leaves, oregano, salt and pepper. Mix well. Spread mixture in the bottom of a 10x15 inch baking dish. Add the chicken pieces, stir and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
• When ready to prepare, preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Remove dish from refrigerator. Sprinkle brown sugar on top and pour white wine all around chicken.
• Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour, spooning juices over chicken several times as it is baking. Serve on a platter, pouring juices over the top, and garnish with fresh parsley.

BRAISED CHICKEN WITH LEMON AND OLIVES

Steps:

• Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season well with salt and pepper and place in an earthenware baking dish in one layer, skin side up. Sprinkle with red pepper, garlic, fennel and rosemary and drizzle with olive oil. Rub seasoning into thighs on all sides. Tuck lemon wedges here and there. Let marinate for 15 minutes. Heat oven to 375 degrees.
• Put baking dish in oven, uncovered, and roast until skin browns lightly, about 20 minutes. Scatter olives evenly over chicken and add broth. Cover tightly and bake for 1 hour, until meat is very tender when probed with a skewer.
• Remove thighs and lemon wedges and arrange on a platter. Keep warm. Pour pan juices into a saucepan and quickly skim fat from surface. Over high heat, simmer rapidly until reduced by half. Spoon juices over chicken, sprinkle with parsley and serve.

BRAISED CHICKEN WITH OLIVES, CARROTS, AND CHICKPEAS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large ovenproof skillet or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Place chicken pieces in skillet, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Saute until chicken is nicely crisped and browned on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a large plate, and set aside.
• Reduce heat to medium-low; to the same skillet, add onion, carrots, garlic, and ginger. Saute, stirring frequently, until onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add chicken broth, the water, and wine; bring to a boil, and deglaze pan by scraping up any browned bits from the bottom with a wooden spoon. Return chicken to skillet, and add thyme. Bring liquid back to a boil; cover, and transfer to the oven. Braise 45 minutes.
• Remove skillet from oven, and stir in raisins, olives, and chickpeas. Return to oven; continue braising, uncovered, 20 minutes more. Remove from oven, and discard thyme. Serve hot.