Chicken Breasts Diane
["4 large or 8 small boneless chicken breasts", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1/4 to 1/2 tsp. black pepper", "2 Tbsp. olive oil", "2 Tbsp. butter or margarine", "3 Tbsp. chopped, fresh chives or green onions", "juice of 1/2 lime or lemon", "2 Tbsp. brandy or cognac (optional)", "3 Tbsp. chopped parsley", "2 tsp. Dijon mustard", "1/4 c. chicken broth"]
["Place chicken breasts between wax paper or plastic wrap and pound slightly with mallet.", "Sprinkle with salt and pepper.", "Heat 1 tablespoon each of oil and butter in a 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, brandy, parsley and mustard to pan.", "Cook 15", "seconds, whisking constantly.", "Whisk in broth; stir until smooth.", "Whisk remaining butter and oil.", "Pour sauce over chicken and serve immediately."]
["chicken breasts", "salt", "black pepper", "olive oil", "butter", "chives", "lime", "brandy", "parsley", "mustard", "chicken broth"]