James Bond is the picture of glamour and sophistication. His drink is a vodka martini “Shaken NOT Stirred”. Bring that feel to the table by combining the perfect martini with succulent chicken. Black tie not required.

Serves 4

4 boneless chicken breasts

1/2 lemon, sliced

¼ teaspoon/1ml salt

 ⅛ teaspoon/.5ml fresh ground black pepper

2 tablespoons/30ml olive oil

3 cloves garlic, minced

¼ cup/60ml vodka

1 tablespoon/15ml dry vermouth

¼ cup/60ml green olives

2 tablespoons/30ml Earth Balance, divided in two

juice of ½ lemon, about 1 teaspoon/5ml

grilled lemon slices

Season chicken with salt and pepper while heating a large skillet over medium high heat.  Add oil and and let heat up. Add lemon slices and cook until slices are caramelized. Remove slices and reserve.Saute chicken 3 – 4 minutes per side.  Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.   Pour in vodka and vermouth, simmer for 2-3 minute or chicken is cooked through.  Remove chicken to a plate.    Raise heat and add olives, boil for 3-4 minutes and the sauce is reduced.  Remove from heat and whisk in the butter one piece at a time.  Stir in lemon juice.  Pour over chicken.

Serve with rice and vegetable.