Ingredients

  • 4 large boneless chicken breast halves or 8 small
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. black pepper
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
  • 3 Tbsp. chopped parsley
  • 3 Tbsp. chopped fresh chives or green onions
  • juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 2 tsp. Dijon-style mustard
  • 1/4 c. chicken broth

Method

  • Heat 1 tablespoon each of oil and butter in large skillet. Cook chicken over high heat for 3 minutes on each side.
  • Do not cook longer.
  • Transfer to warm serving platter.
  • Add chives or green onions, lemon juice, parsley and mustard to pan.
  • Cook 15 seconds, whisking constantly.
  • Whisk in broth.
  • Stir until sauce is smooth.
  • Whisk in remaining butter and oil.
  • Pour sauce over chicken.
  • Serve immediately.