Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Honey-Mustard Glaze and Pineapple Salsa

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-01 · Updated 2026-07-01

Juicy pan-seared chicken thighs glazed with a honey-mustard sauce, topped with a vibrant pineapple salsa that adds sweetness and freshness. This Caribbean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, 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

• 4 pieces (about 1.5 lbs) bone-in chicken thighs
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 cup diced fresh pineapple
• 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1 small, seeded and minced jalapeño

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 bone-in chicken thighs and season evenly with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper on both sides.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken thighs skin side down and cook for 6-7 minutes until the skin is golden brown and crispy.
3. Step 3: Flip the chicken and cook another 6-7 minutes until cooked through (internal temperature 165°F). Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
4. Step 4: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium-low and stir in 3 tablespoons honey and 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, cooking for 1-2 minutes until the glaze thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon.
5. Step 5: Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the glaze over each piece, cooking for another minute to coat thoroughly.
6. Step 6: Meanwhile, combine 1 cup diced fresh pineapple, 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, and 1 small minced jalapeño in a bowl. Mix well to form a fresh salsa.
7. Step 7: Serve the glazed chicken thighs topped with generous spoonfuls of pineapple salsa for a balance of savory, sweet, and spicy flavors.