Pan-Seared Chicken Breast with Joplin-Inspired Red Onion Relish

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Tender pan-seared chicken breasts topped with a sweet and tangy red onion relish inspired by Joplin’s popular Red Onion Cafe flavors. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs skinless chicken breasts, olive oil, salt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 2 American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 2 skinless chicken breasts (6 oz each) and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken breasts and sear for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove and rest on a plate.
  3. Step 3: In the same skillet, add 1 finely chopped medium red onion and sauté over medium heat for 3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, and 1/4 cup water, scraping the pan bottom to loosen browned bits. Simmer for 4-5 minutes until the mixture thickens into a relish.
  5. Step 5: Spoon the warm red onion relish over the rested chicken breasts and serve immediately.

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