Easy Sweet and Savory Chicken Thighs
This sweet and savory chicken is simple enough for a weeknight meal and tasty enough to serve for guests. Wondering about the prunes with the wine and chicken? Chicken Marbella is a classic for a reason, and this dish qualifies as a new classic at our house. I use boneless, skinless chicken thighs here because they are my family’s favorite, but you can swap in chicken breasts or skin-on thighs too.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 278kcal
Ingredients
- ¼ cup EVOO
- 2 yellow or sweet onions thinly sliced into half moons
- ½ cup white wine or chicken stock
- 8-10 prunes chopped
- 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 ½ teaspoon sea salt divided
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C)
- Warm the oil in a large ovenproof skillet on the stovetop over medium heat. Add the onions and ½ teaspoon of salt, and sauté for 5-7 minutes, until the onions begin to become translucent. Add the wine to deglaze the pan and then add the chopped prunes, and cook for another 7-8 minutes, until the onions are soft and the wine has reduced.
- Remove the pan from the heat, and make wells in the onion mixture to fit in the chicken thighs (you may need to add a bit more oil or wine to the pan if the mixture is dry). Add the chicken in the wells so the onions surround each piece, and season with the remaining salt and pepper.
- Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake the chicken for 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature measures at 165 degrees F (75°C). Remove from the oven and cover with lid or foil for 5-10 minutes to allow the chicken to rest (this allows for juicy, tender chicken.)
- Serve topped with fresh parsley and enjoy.
Notes
I usually serve the chicken with a salad, some rice or pasta and a glass of the wine I used for cooking.
Nutrition
Calories: 278kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 1072mg | Potassium: 447mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 134IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg