Pan-Seared Southern Bistro Chicken with Pineapple Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-02 · Updated 2026-07-02

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Juicy pan-seared chicken breasts glazed with a tangy and sweet pineapple sauce inspired by Southern flavors, perfect for a flavorful dinner. This Southern American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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 Southern American cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 (6 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp paprika
3 tbsp olive oil
1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts dry and season both sides evenly with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp paprika.
Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F).
Step 3: Remove chicken from the skillet and keep warm. Reduce heat to medium and add 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, and 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves to the skillet.
Step 4: Cook the pineapple glaze for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pineapple softens and the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
Step 5: Return the chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon the pineapple glaze over them. Cook for 1-2 more minutes to warm through and meld flavors.
Step 6: Serve the glazed chicken breasts topped generously with the pineapple sauce alongside your choice of sides.