Lime Chicken

4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons oil
Juice of 1 large lime
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
Salt and pepper

Wash chicken breasts, pat dry with paper towel. Salt and pepper lightly.

Heat oil in skillet and gently fry chicken breasts until lightly browned on each side. Remove chicken breasts to plate and put lime juice in skillet, loosening any particles of chicken and bringing to boil. Turn heat way down and put butter into pan, stirring as it melts. Return chicken breasts and any residual juices from plate to the pan. Ensure chicken is heated through, then remove breasts and gravy to platter and sprinkle with chopped chives.

Good served with mashed potatoes and a green salad. It does not keep well overnight.

Makes 4 servings.