Sauteed Chicken Breasts

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

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Wash and trim chicken breasts.

2. 2

   Heat oil and butter in frying pan.

3. 3

   Brown chicken on both sides.

4. 4

   Remove from pan.

5. 5

   Add thyme, salt, pepper and onion to pan and cook about 2 minutes.

6. 6

   Add broth and mix well.

7. 7

   Return chicken to pan and cook covered for 15 minutes or until done.

8. 8

   Remove chicken to serving plate, keep warm.

9. 9

   Add the minced garlic and reduce the sauce by one half.

10. 10

    Add red pepper flakes and pour over chicken or pour into smaller dipping bowls.