Pan-Seared Southern Style 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 sweet and tangy pineapple sauce, inspired by Southern bistro flavors. This Southern American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, kosher 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 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: 15 min Serves 2 Southern American cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 (6 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup pineapple juice
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp chopped fresh thyme

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 oz each) and season both sides evenly with 1 tsp kosher salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. 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 the chicken from the skillet and set aside, keeping warm.
Step 4: In the same skillet over medium heat, add 1/2 cup pineapple juice, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme. Stir and cook for 4-5 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes syrupy.
Step 5: Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the pineapple glaze over the chicken. Cook for another 1-2 minutes, turning the chicken to coat it evenly in the glaze.
Step 6: Remove from heat and serve chicken topped with extra glaze.