Easy Olive Martini Chicken

This is a fun recipe for chicken in a gin and vermouth sauce with green olives.  I served it with Cheesy Zucchini Quinoa (recipe to follow) and a green salad with oranges, sugared almonds, and an orange vinaigrette.

EASY OLIVE MARTINI CHICKEN (Serves 4)

2 Tbsp EVOO
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1/2 tsp salt 
1/2 tsp pepper
2 Tbsp butter
3 tsp minced garlic
1/4 cup gin
1 Tbsp dry vermouth
1 tsp lemon juice
1/4 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed green olives

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.  Season the chicken breasts with S&P.  Place chicken in the skillet, and cook until browned on each side, about 5 minutes per side.

Reduce heat to medium, and add the butter and garlic.  Saute for about 3 minutes.  Pour in the gin, vermouth, lemon juice, and olives; simmer for 5-10 minutes, until the sauce thickens and chicken juices run clear.