Pan-Seared Chicken with Eleven-Spice Rub

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-04 · Updated 2026-05-04

Juicy chicken breasts coated in a fragrant eleven-spice powder then pan-seared to golden perfection. This mediterranean-inspired new year ready in about 22 minutes pairs paprika, ground cumin, ground coriander 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.

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless (6 oz each) chicken breasts
• 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
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp olive oil

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.