Comments on: Chicken Marbella for Sheila

By: Chicken Havana « got no milk

Chicken Havana « got no milk — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 19:02:23 +0000

[...] reminded me very much of Chicken Marabella from The Silver Palate fame. Here, though, currants instead of prunes, and a lot less garlic. Same [...]

By: Karen

Karen — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 18:37:04 +0000

I made this dish for the first time last night. We loved it. Melinda, that’s a great idea. do you thaw before cooking? or just cook longer?

By: Kate

Kate — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:25:50 +0000

It looks delicious, and I am trying it! It’s marinating right now, to be served tomorrow. What do you serve with it? Suggestions, anyone?

By: Susan

Susan — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:05:43 +0000

Thanks for the great tip, Melinda! Freezing the marinated chicken ahead of time is a brilliant idea!

By: Melinda

Melinda — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:21:52 +0000

I first made Chicken Marbella for my friend Celeste’s 40th birthday dinner party. She is now over 60 and I’ve likely prepared this dish 60 times. EVERYONE loves it – children, adults, foodies, everyone. I usually make it with boneless skinless breasts. And here’s a tip. I usually make about 4 pans of it. Marinate it overnight and then cook whatever we’re gonna eat that evening and bag the rest in freezer bags – throw in the brown sugar and wine and freeze it UNCOOKED. I did this the first time because I’m not much of a drinker and didn’t want to waste so much wine. It works beautifully. It’s the perfect dish to take to people – sick people, busy people, at a death, a picnic, a pot luck, etc. etc. It travels well. I seldom make the same dish again and again – there are so many great recipes, I keep going for new ones. With the exception of this – which I’ve made again and again.
Thank you Sheila… You were a gift to the foodies of the world!

By: wendy

wendy — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:13:29 +0000

what would you serve with it for Rosh hashanah dinner?

By: The Food Hunter

The Food Hunter — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 01:22:12 +0000

What sad news. I’ve only recently been turned on to this cookbook. I’ve eyed this very recipe many times. It looks delicious.

By: Susan

Susan — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 15:21:58 +0000

I was sad to hear this too. This chicken is a real crowd pleaser as are many of her recipes! You must try a few.

By: Hélène

Hélène — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 17:11:56 +0000

It’s so sad to see someone go that is that young. I have one of her cookbooks and never cooked from it. Now after seeing this post I will. This recipe looks like it would be a winner in my house. I am going to make that chicken. Thanks so much. Have a great week-end!

By: Eliana

Eliana — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 23:29:33 +0000

I’ve got 3 words for this chicken – A-MA-ZING!!!