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 onion
Juice of 1/2 lime or lemon
2 tbsp. brandy or cognac (opt.)
3 tbsp. chopped parsley
2 tsp. Dijon style mustard
1/4 c. chicken broth

Place chicken breast halves between sheets of wax paper or plastic wrap. Pound slightly with mallet. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon each of oil and butter in large skillet. Cook chicken over high heat for 2 minutes on each side. Do not cook longer or they will be overcooked and dry. Transfer to warm serving platter. Add chives or green onions, lime juice and brandy, if used, parsley and mustard to pan. Cook 15 seconds, whisking constantly. Whisk in broth, stir until sauce is smooth. Stir in remaining butter and oil. Pour sauce over chicken. Serve immediately. Good served with noodles with tomato sauce, steamed broccoli and a fresh salad.

TIPS: You can pound chicken breasts flat and leave flattened between sheet of plastic wrap. Wrap them air tight in one package and freeze for later use.