Pan-Seared Chicken with Street-Style Tomato-Onion Relish

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-28 · Updated 2026-04-28

Juicy pan-seared chicken breasts topped with a vibrant, tangy tomato and onion relish inspired by bustling city street flavors. This Mediterranean-inspired street-food recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs boneless 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 350 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.

Ingredients

• 2 pieces (6 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 medium, diced ripe Roma tomatoes
• 1 small, finely chopped red onion
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh cilantro leaves
• 1/4 tsp ground cumin
• 1/8 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat dry 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 oz each) and season both sides evenly 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 chicken breasts and cook for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F, then transfer to a plate and cover loosely with foil.
3. Step 3: In a medium bowl, combine 2 diced Roma tomatoes, 1 finely chopped small red onion, 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, 1/4 tsp ground cumin, 1/8 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, and the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil; mix gently until well combined.
4. Step 4: Spoon the tomato-onion relish generously over the cooked chicken breasts just before serving to create a fresh, vibrant topping that evokes street-side freshness.