Chicken Paillards with Tomato, Basil, and Roasted-Corn Relish

Tender chicken breast paillards topped with a fresh summer relish of roasted corn, cherry tomatoes, and basil. This light and flavorful dish combines pan-seared chicken with a colorful vegetable medley.

4 servings
33 min

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • cups fresh corn kernels
  • 12 ounces cherry tomatoes
  • ¼ cup green onions
  • 3 tablespoons fresh basil
  • 4 pieces skinless boneless chicken breast halves
  • ½ cup all purpose flour
  • tablespoons unsalted butter
  • tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Preheat oven to 375°F. Brush rimmed baking sheet with 1 teaspoon oil. Toss corn and 2 teaspoons oil on prepared sheet. Roast until corn begins to brown, stirring occasionally, about 18 minutes. Transfer to bowl. Mix in tomatoes, green onions, basil, and 2 tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper.

    18 min

  2. 2.

    Using mallet or heavy-bottomed saucepan, pound chicken between sheets of plastic wrap to about 1/2-inch thickness. Pat chicken dry. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then dust with flour to coat. Melt butter with oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken to skillet and sauté until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to plates; top with relish and serve.

    15 min