Pan-Seared Chicken with Sweet Corn and Caramelized Onion Relish

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-21 · Updated 2026-05-21

Juicy pan-seared chicken breasts paired with a sweet corn and caramelized onion relish that balances savory and sweetness in every bite. This American-inspired chicken recipe (gluten free), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, sweet corn kernels, yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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) chicken breasts
• 1 cup (fresh or frozen) sweet corn kernels
• 1 medium, thinly sliced yellow onion
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp, divided salt
• 1/2 tsp, divided black pepper
• 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat dry 2 chicken breasts (6 oz each) and season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. 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; transfer to a plate and tent with foil.
2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp unsalted butter and 1 tbsp olive oil. Add 1 medium thinly sliced yellow onion and 1/2 tsp salt, cooking over medium heat for 12-15 minutes until deeply caramelized and golden brown, stirring occasionally.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 cup sweet corn kernels, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp brown sugar, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves. Cook for 3-4 minutes until corn is tender and the relish is fragrant and slightly thickened.
4. Step 4: Serve the pan-seared chicken topped with the warm sweet corn and caramelized onion relish.