4 lg. boneless chicken breast halves OR
8 sm. boneless chicken breast halves
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 to 1/2 tsp. black pepper
2 tbsp. olive or salad oil
2 tbsp. butter
3 tbsp. chopped fresh chives OR
3 tbsp. chopped green onions
Juice of 1/2 lime or lemon
2 tbsp. Brandy or Cognac, optional
3 tbsp. chopped parsley
2 tsp. Dijon mustard
1/4 c. chicken broth

Place chicken breast halves between sheets of waxed paper or plastic wrap. Pound slightly. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

In a microwave-safe dish melt butter and mix with oil. Place chicken breasts in dish, coating breasts on both sides. Microwave on HIGH power for 3 minutes. Let rest for 1 minute.

Turn breasts over. Microwave again at HIGH power for 3 minutes until chicken is done. Set aside.

Prepare sauce by mixing chives or green onion, lime juice, and Brandy (if used), mustard, and parsley in a microwave dish. Microwave at HIGH power 1 minute. Add juices from chicken and broth. Stir until smooth. Pour over chicken. Serve with noodles.