Banquet Chicken

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.