Chicken Marbella - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 lbs chicken pieces, legs and thighs are best
6 cloves garlic
1 Tbs dried oregano
2 tsp salt
2 tsp pepper
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup Spanish green olives, pitted and whole
1/4 cup capers with a bit of juice
1 cup pitted prunes, dates or figs chopped in small pieces
3 bay leaves
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 cup white wine
2 Tbs parsley, chopped

Preparation

Combine all ingredients except parsley and marinate chicken pieces overnight, turning occasionally. This overnight marination is essential to the moistness and flavor of the dish. Arrange chicken pieces in a large shallow baking pan and pour marinade over. Bake in a 350 F oven for 50 minutes, basting frequently with pan juices. When done it should be a nice deep golden brown color. Sprinkle with parsley.