Pan-Roasted Chicken with Twelve-Spice Herb Rub

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-02 · Updated 2026-05-02

A savory pan-roasted chicken seasoned with a unique blend of twelve spices inspired by the symbolic significance of the number twelve. This Mediterranean-inspired New Year's recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, olive oil, garlic powder 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.

Ingredients

• 4 pieces bone-in chicken thighs
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp ground coriander
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 bone-in chicken thighs and rub them evenly with 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp ground coriander, 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ground black pepper, 1/2 tsp dried thyme, and 1/2 tsp dried oregano. Let rest for 15 minutes at room temperature.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the seasoned chicken thighs skin-side down and cook for 6-7 minutes until the skin is golden brown and crisp.
3. Step 3: Flip the chicken and cook for another 6-7 minutes until an internal temperature of 165°F is reached and juices run clear.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat and drizzle 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice over the chicken, then sprinkle with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving.