This is another great recipe from Janice. It has a different taste than you usually get with chicken dishes but is a real good mix of flavors. I served it at Hebgen this year and Susan served it for her son's wedding dinner. It is easy to double or triple or more and serve for a big crowd. Serve it with rice and a salad or veggies and it makes a great meal. Sorry I've never taken a picture but it looks pretty with the Craisins and olives. I have also seen this called Marabel chicken.
Banquet Chicken
5 large Chicken breasts -3-3.5 lbs ( I often do double of the smaller chicken breasts)
6 garlic cloves-crushed or minced
1/2 c craisins
1/4 c green olives
1/4 c capers
3 bay leaves
1/4 c olive oil
1/4 c red wine vinegar
2 T oregano
Coarse salt, dash
Fresh ground pepper, dusting
1/2 c brown sugar
1/2 c cooking wine(I sometimes use apple juice especially for big crowds)
2 T cilantro
Mix all seasonings in pan. Add chicken. Bake at 350 F for 50-60 minutes.
