Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme (regular or lemon)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup chicken broth or 1 cup chicken bouillon
  • 1 medium onion, minced
  • 1 -2 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 teaspoon hot pepper flakes (optional)
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, washed and trimmed

Method

  • Wash and trim chicken breasts.
  • Heat oil and butter in frying pan.
  • Brown chicken on both sides.
  • Remove from pan.
  • Add thyme, salt, pepper and onion to pan and cook about 2 minutes.
  • Add broth and mix well.
  • Return chicken to pan and cook covered for 15 minutes or until done.
  • Remove chicken to serving plate, keep warm.
  • Add the minced garlic and reduce the sauce by one half.
  • Add red pepper flakes and pour over chicken or pour into smaller dipping bowls.