Chicken Diane


2 large boneless chicken breast halves
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 to 1/2 tsp. black pepper
1 Tbs. olive oil or salad oil
1 Tbs. butter
3 Tbs. chopped chives or green onions,
including some green parts
1-2 cloves of garlic, crushed
Juice of 1/2 lemon or lime
2 Tbs. brandy or cognac
3 Tbs. fresh parsley, chpd.
2 tsp. Dijon-style mustard
1/4 generous Cup chicken broth


This goes together quickly, so have all of the
ingredients assembled before beginning to cook.
Place chicken breast halves between sheets of waxed paper.
Pound slightly with a mallet to thin a little.
Sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
Heat the oil and butter together in a skillet.
Cook chicken over medium high heat for approx. 4 minutes on a side.
Do not over cook. Transfer to a warm serving platter.
Add chives or green onion, garlic, lime or lemon juice,
brandy or cognac, parsley and mustard to the pan.
Cook 15 to 30 seconds, whisking constantly.
Whisk in chicken broth. Stir until sauce is smooth.
Pour over the warm, plated chicken breasts & serve immediately.