Chicken Breast Diane - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

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 at High power for 3 minutes until chicken breasts are done, not overcooked.
Set aside.