Pan-Seared Chicken with Eleven-Spice Blend and Roasted Vegetables

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-07 · Updated 2026-05-07

A flavorful chicken dish seasoned with a unique eleven-spice blend, paired with caramelized roasted vegetables for a balanced meal. This Mediterranean-inspired New Year's recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, olive oil, garlic powder for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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 (6 oz each) chicken breasts
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp ground ginger
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 medium, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces carrot
• 1 large, cut into 1-inch pieces red bell pepper
• 1 large, cut into wedges red onion
• 1 tbsp chopped for garnish fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a small bowl, mix 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp coriander, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1/4 tsp cloves, 1/4 tsp nutmeg, 1/4 tsp ginger, 1/2 tsp paprika, and 1/2 tsp dried thyme to create the eleven-spice blend.
2. Step 2: Toss 2 medium peeled and cut carrots, 1 large red bell pepper diced into 1-inch pieces, and 1 large red onion cut into wedges with 1 tbsp olive oil and a pinch of salt on a baking sheet. Roast in the oven for 25 minutes, stirring halfway, until caramelized and tender.
3. Step 3: Meanwhile, pat dry 4 chicken breasts and rub both sides evenly with the eleven-spice blend.
4. Step 4: 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 internal temperature reaches 165°F.
5. Step 5: Remove the chicken from the skillet and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve the chicken topped with the roasted vegetables and garnish with 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley.