Ingredients

  • 1 lb. skinless, boneless chicken breasts
  • 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp. butter or margarine
  • 1 Tbsp. finely chopped shallot
  • 1 (10 1/2 oz.) can au jus gravy
  • 6 large pimento stuffed olives
  • 2 tsp. white wine vinegar
  • 2 tsp. capers, rinsed
  • dash of Tabasco
  • 1 Tbsp. water
  • 1 1/2 tsp. cornstarch

Method

  • Pound chicken between sheets of wax paper or Saran Wrap, until about 1/4-inch thick.
  • Coat with flour, shaking off excess.
  • In large skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
  • Saute chicken 4 minutes on each side until lightly browned and cooked through.
  • Remove from skillet; keep warm.
  • Melt butter in skillet.
  • Add shallot and saute 5 minutes or until tender.
  • Stir in gravy, olives, capers, vinegar and Tabasco.
  • Simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes.
  • Combine cornstarch with water; add to the skillet. Cook, stirring, until the sauce boils and thickens.
  • Simmer 1 minute.
  • Serve over chicken.
  • Serves 4.