4 lg. boneless chicken breast halves
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 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 mustard
1/4 c. chicken broth

Place chicken breasts between sheets of waxed paper or plastic wrap and pound slightly. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a micro-safe dish, melt butter and mix with oil. Place chicken breasts in dish, coating on both sides. Heat at high speed for 1 minute. Rest for 1 minute. Heat again at high speed for 3 minutes, until chicken is done.

Prepare sauce by mixing chives or green onions, lime juice, and brandy, if used, mustard, and parsley in a micro-safe dish. Heat at high speed for 1 minute. Add juices from chicken and broth. Stir until smooth. Pour sauce over hot chicken. Serve immediately with noodles.