Step 1

Place the chicken in a large nonreactive bowl and add the garlic, oregano, vinegar, oil, olives, capers, caper brine, dates, and bay leaves, along with 1 teaspoon salt and a good grind of black pepper. Gently mix everything together, cover the bowl, and leave in the fridge to marinate for 1 to 2 days, stirring the ingredients a few times during the process.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 400°F.

Step 3

Spread out the chicken legs on a medium high-sided baking pan, along with all the marinade ingredients. Whisk together the wine and molasses and pour over the meat. Place in the oven and cook for 50 minutes, basting two or three times, until the meat is golden brown on top and cooked through.

Step 4

Remove from the oven, transfer everything to a large platter, sprinkle with some oregano, and serve.