Ingredients
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1 1/2 - 2 lbs broiler-fryer chicken pieces
1/2 cup dry red wine
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil (or 1 T. dried basil)
1 tablespoon chopped of fresh mint (or 1 t. dried mint leaves)
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
1 (4 3/4 ounce) jar pitted kalamata olives, drained
Preparation
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Place chicken in a shallow glass or plastic dish.
Mix the next 5 ingredients together; pour over chicken.
Cover and refrigerate 1 hour.
Brush grill rack with vegetable oil.
Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat (medium heat).
Remove chicken from marinade (reserve marinade).
Place chicken on grill, skin sides down; grill 5-6 inches from medium heat for 15 minutes.
Turn chicken, brush with marinade; cover and grill 20-40 minutes longer, brushing occasionally with marinade, until juices run clear.
Discard any remaining marinade.
Serve chicken with olives.
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