Chicken Breasts Diane in the Microwave

Name: Chicken Breasts Diane in the Microwave
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 13 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 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

Submitted by CookinwithGas

"Done completely in the microwave, this dish is perfect for the dog days of summer, when you cannot bear the thought of slaving over a hot stove top...Tantalizingly tasty, serve it with a nice tossed salad and a baked potato!"

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Ready In:: 13mins
Ingredients:: 11
Serves:: 4

ingredients

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

directions

Place chicken breast between 2 pieces of wax paper and flatten slightly with meat mallet.
season with salt and pepper to taste.
In a glass or ceramic baking dish, melt the butter and mix with the oil.
Place the chicken in the dish, turning to coat with butter/oil mixture on all sides.
Microwave on HIGH for 3 minutes (adjust the time if needed per the wattage of your microwave).
Let rest 1 min; then turn chicken over; microwave on HIGH another 3 min or until done, but NOT overcooked; set aside.
In a microwave safe bowl, prepare 'sauce' by mixing together the scallions (or chives), lime juice (or lemon), brandy, Dijon mustard and parsley.
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.
Pour the sauce over the chicken and serve immediately with your accompaniments, such as a baked potato and steamed veggies.