Chicken Breasts Diane In The Microwave

Total Time: 13 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 8 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 tablespoons fresh scallions or 3 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
• 1/2 limes or 1/2 lemon
• 2 tablespoons brandy (optional)
• 3 tablespoons parsley, chopped
• 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup low sodium chicken broth

Recipe

• 1 place chicken breast between 2 pieces of wax paper and flatten slightly with meat mallet.
• 2 season with salt and pepper to taste.
• 3 in a glass or ceramic baking dish, melt the butter and mix with the oil.
• 4 place the chicken in the dish, turning to coat with butter/oil mixture on all sides.
• 5 microwave on high for 3 minutes (adjust the time if needed per the wattage of your microwave).
• 6 let rest 1 min; then turn chicken over; microwave on high another 3 min or until done, but not overcooked; set aside.
• 7 in a microwave safe bowl, prepare 'sauce' by mixing together the scallions (or chives), lime juice (or lemon), brandy, dijon mustard and parsley.
• 8 microwave the 'sauce on high for 1 min; then add to it, the 'juices' from the cooked chicken and the chicken broth; stir until smooth.
• 9 pour the sauce over the chicken and serve immediately with your accompaniments, such as a baked potato and steamed veggies.