Pan-Seared Chicken with Mega Ring Chili Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-28 · Updated 2026-06-28

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Juicy pan-seared chicken breasts glazed with a vibrant chili and tomato sauce inspired by the iconic Mega Ring, delivering a perfect balance of sweet heat. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, olive oil, red chili flakes for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 American cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces, about 6 oz each boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp red chili flakes
4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
3 tbsp tomato paste
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup water
2 tbsp chopped, for garnish fresh cilantro

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken breasts and sear for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and keep warm.
Step 2: Reduce heat to medium, add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp red chili flakes to the skillet. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant without burning.
Step 3: Stir in 3 tbsp tomato paste, 2 tbsp honey, and 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar. Pour 1/4 cup water and whisk to combine, scraping up any browned bits. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until the glaze thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
Step 4: Return chicken breasts to the skillet, spoon the chili glaze over them, and cook together for 2 minutes to meld flavors. Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro before serving.