Gin Martini Chicken

You don't have to be a big fan of gin martinis

(personally, I prefer vodka) but you do have to love olives!

2 TBSP olive oil

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. pepper

4 TBSP real butter

3 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 cup gin

2 TBSP dry vermouth

2 tsp. lemon juice

1/2 cup pimento-stuffed green olives, chopped

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

2. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Place chicken in the skillet, and cook

until browned on each side, about 5 minutes per side.

3.Reduce heat to medium, and add the butter and garlic.

Saute for about 5 minutes, until butter is melted and garlic is fragrant.

4. Pour in the gin, vermouth, lemon juice, and olives;

simmer for about 20 min. or until chicken is cooked through.

For serving, I like to pile the olive mixture on top of chicken breasts, drizzling with extra sauce.

Garlic infused angel hair pasta is an excellent side dish.