Easy Olive Martini Chicken - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
2 small garlic cloves, chopped
2 tablespoons gin
1 1/2 teaspoons dry vermouth
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

Preparation

Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Place chicken in the skillet and cook until browned on each side, about 5 minutes per side.
Reduce heat to medium low and add the butter and garlic. Saute for about 3 minute Pour in the gin, vermouth, lemon juice, and olives; simmer for 5 to 10 minutes, until the sauce thickens and chicken juices run clear.