Chicken Breasts Diane
["4 large boneless chicken breasts halves or 8 small", "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 fresh chives", "juice of 1/2 lemon or lime", "2 Tbsp. brandy or cognac", "3 Tbsp. chopped parsley", "2 tsp. Dijon mustard", "1/4 c. chicken broth"]
["Place chicken breast halves between sheets of waxed paper or plastic wrap.", "Pound slightly with mallet.", "Sprinkle with salt and 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.", "Add chives, lime juice, brandy, parsley and mustard to pan; cook for 15 seconds, whisking constantly.", "Whisk in broth.", "Stir until sauce is smooth.", "Add rest of oil and butter.", "Pour sauce over chicken.", "Serve immediately."]
["chicken breasts halves", "salt", "black pepper", "olive", "butter", "fresh chives", "lemon", "brandy", "parsley", "mustard", "chicken broth"]