4 lg. boneless chicken breast halves or 8 sm.
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4-1/2 tsp. black pepper
2 tbsp. olive or salad oil
2 tbsp. butter
3 tbsp. chopped fresh chives or green onions
Juice of 1/2 lemon or lime
2 tbsp. brandy or cognac (opt.)
3 tbsp. chopped parsley
2 tsp. Dijon style mustard
1/4 c. chicken broth

1. Place chicken breasts between sheets of waxed paper or plastic wrap. Pound slightly.

2. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

3. In a microsave dish, melt butter and mix with oil. Place chicken breasts in dish, coating breast on both sides.

4. Microwave at HIGH power for 3 minutes. Let rest for 1 minute, turn breasts over.

5. Microwave again, at High power for 3 minutes until chicken breasts are done, not overcooked. Set aside.

6. Prepare sauce by mixing chives or green onion, lime juice or lemon juice and brandy, if used, mustard and parsley in a microsafe dish.

7. Microwave at High power for 1 minute. Add juices from chicken and broth. Stir until smooth.

8. Pour sauce hot over chicken breasts.

9. Serve immediately with noodles. Serves 4.