Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Roasted Ternary Spice Blend

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Juicy chicken thighs are pan-seared and finished with a warming roasted spice blend inspired by the concept of 'tertiary' flavor layers. This Mediterranean recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs bone-in skin-on chicken thighs, olive oil, ground cumin 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 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 tbsp olive oil. Pat dry 4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs and season both sides with 1 tsp sea salt, 1/2 tsp ground black pepper, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, and 1 tsp smoked paprika.
  2. Step 2: Place the chicken thighs skin-side down in the hot skillet and cook for 7-8 minutes until the skin is crisp and golden brown. Flip and cook the other side for 6-7 minutes until the chicken registers 165°F internally.
  3. Step 3: Reduce heat to medium and add 3 cloves minced garlic to the pan, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant. Remove from heat, squeeze 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice over the chicken, and sprinkle with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving.

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