4 lg. boneless chicken breast halves or 8 sm.
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 green onions
juice of 1/2 lime or lemon
2 tbsp. brandy or cognac (optional)
3 tbsp. chopped parsley
2 tsp. Dijon-style mustard
1/4 c. chicken broth

Place chicken breasts between sheets of waxed paper or plastic wrap. Pound slightly. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a microsafe 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 on High power for 3 minutes until chicken breasts are done, not overcooked. Set aside. Prepare sauce by mixing chives or green onion, lime juice and brandy, if used, mustard and parsley in a microsafe dish. Microwave at High power for 1 minute. Add juices from chicken and broth. Stir until smooth. Pour sauce hot over chicken breasts. Serve immediately with noodles.