Chicken Breasts Diane - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 large chicken breast halves or 8 small
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 to 1/2 tsp. black pepper
2 Tbsp. oil
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
3 Tbsp. chopped fresh chives or green onions
juice of 1/2 lime or lemon
2 Tbsp. brandy (optional)
3 Tbsp. chopped parsley
2 tsp. Dijon style mustard
1/4 c. chicken broth

Preparation

Sprinkle chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
Heat 1 tablespoon each of oil and butter in large skillet.
Cook chicken over high heat for 4 minutes on each side.
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. Whisk in remaining butter and oil.
Pour sauce over chicken. Serve immediately.