Chicken with Olive and Tomato Relish

Life gets busy sometimes...waaaay tooo busy.  Our weekends are booked solid into mid January which seems a little ludicrous to me.  Just because life gets busy, doesn't mean you shouldn't cook or eat a meal that's super simple and allows you to just sit back and relax.  This dish takes so little time and packs big juicy flavour.  In fact, all of this can be prepped ahead.....the relish earlier in the day and the chicken can be flattened a few hours before and refrigerated. It comes together in just a few minutes for a satisfying meal. Too simple not to make.

Chicken with Olive and Tomato Relish

Serves 2 - 4

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, halved lengthwise and pounded to 1/4 inch thick
1 medium ripe tomato, seeded and diced
6-8 olives (green and black pitted), quartered
1 tsp capers, chopped (optional)
1 small clove garlic, finely chopped
2 tsp fresh lemon juice
4 tsp olive oil, divided
tbsp chopped fresh parsley (basil would also be good here)
Salt and Pepper

In a bowl combine the tomato, olives, capers, garlic, lemon juice, 2 tsp of olive oil and parsley.  Season with salt and pepper (go easy on the salt because the olives pack a good amount of salt). Set aside.  Can be made in advance.
In a skillet, heat the remaining 2 tsp of olive oil over medium heat.  Season each piece of chicken lightly with salt and pepper.  Cook  2-3 minutes on each side, or until cooked through.
Serve chicken with the relish. EASY!