Name: Pan-Roasted Chicken with Pineapple-Chile Glaze
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 hour
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 (3 1/2–4 pound) chicken, halved; Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1/2 fresh pineapple, sliced 1/2" thick; 1 serrano chile, sliced; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 3/4 cup pineapple juice; 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons light brown sugar; 1 tablespoon paprika

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Cooks Note

Fresh pineapple is ideal, but canned will do in a pinch.

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