Pan-Seared Southern Bistro Chicken with Spicy 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 spicy, sweet pineapple sauce inspired by Southern cooking flavors. This American Southern-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 350 calories and feeds 2, 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 2 American Southern cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 (6 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup fresh pineapple juice
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp sriracha sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts and season both sides with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp smoked paprika.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken breasts and sear for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
Step 3: Remove chicken from pan and set aside, keeping warm.
Step 4: Reduce heat to medium and add 2 minced garlic cloves to the skillet, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 5: Stir in 1/2 cup fresh pineapple juice, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp sriracha sauce, and 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar. Simmer the glaze for 4-5 minutes until slightly thickened and syrupy.
Step 6: Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the pineapple glaze over each piece, cooking for 1 more minute to coat and warm through.
Step 7: Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro and serve immediately with your choice of sides.