1. Place chicken breasts halves between sheets of waxed paper or plastic wrap. Pound slightly with mallet. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper.

2. Heat 1 tablespoon each of oil and butter in a large skillet.

3. Cook chicken over high heat for 2 minutes on each side. Do not cook longer or they will be overcooked and dry. Transfer to warm serving platter.

4. Add chives, lime juice, brandy, parsley and mustard to pan. Cook 15 seconds, whisking constantly.

5. Whisk in broth. Stir until sauce is smooth. Whisk in remaining butter and oil.

6. Pour sauce over chicken. Serve immediately.

From "Great American Recipes"

From a collection of my mother's (Judy Hosey) recipe box which contained lots of her favorite recipes, clippings, etc. Downloaded from Glen's Mm