Pan-Seared Chicken with Eleven-Spice Rub

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Coated in a fragrant eleven-spice powder then pan-seared to golden perfection. This Mediterranean-inspired New Year's recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, paprika, ground cumin for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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: 12 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, combine 1 tbsp paprika, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp ground black pepper, 1/2 tsp ground ginger, 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground turmeric, 1/2 tsp dried thyme, and 1 tsp salt to create the eleven-spice rub.
  2. Step 2: Pat 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts dry. Rub the spice mixture evenly over both sides of each chicken breast.
  3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken breasts and sear for 5-6 minutes on each side until a deep golden crust forms and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  4. Step 4: Remove chicken from skillet and rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with your choice of sides.

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