Ingredients

3/4 tsp minced and mashed garlic

3 Tbl fresh lemon juice

3 Tbl olive oil

1 whole boneless chicken breast

1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced

1/4 cup finely chopped red onion

2 Tbl miced fresh parsley

1/4 tsp dried hot red pepper flakes

2 lemon wedges for garnish

Preparation

  1. In a shallow dish whisk together 1/2 tsp of the garlic, 2 Tb of the lemon juice, 2 Tbl of the oil and salt to taste. Add the chicken, turning it to coat and let it marinate for 20 minutes, turning it once.
  2. In a small bowl combine the olives, 1 Tbl lemon juice, 1 Tbl oil, the onion, parsley, red pepper flakes and remaining garlic. Add salt to taste and toss until combined. Set aside.
  3. Heat a ridged grill pan or well-seasoned cast-iron skillet over moderate heat. Cook chicken skin side down, covered for 4 minutes on each side, or until it is just cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a cutting bord and let it stand for 5 minutes. Halve the chicken lengthwise and cut each half crosswise into 1" slices, holding knife at a 45 degree angle. Transfer to plates, garnish with lemon wedges, and top the chicken with the olive mixture.