Chicken Breasts Diane - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Place chicken between waxed paper and pound with a mallet, slightly.
Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Heat 1 tablespoon each of oil and butter in a large skillet.
Cook breasts over high heat for 4 minutes on each side.
Do not cook longer.
Transfer to a warm serving platter.
Add next 5 ingredients to pan; cook 15 seconds, whisking constantly.
Whisk in broth and remaining butter and oil.
Pour sauce over chicken.
Serve immediately.