Bourbon Chicken

This is an excellent, easy dish. The bourbon imparts a very slight sweetness that combines wonderfully with the garlic and onion. And the sauce goes very nicely with rice.

• 4 small skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 large clove garlic, minced or put through a garlic press
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons bourbon whiskey
• salt and pepper, to taste