Pan-Seared Chicken with Quaternary Spice Blend and Roasted Root Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-08 · Updated 2026-05-08

A savory pan-seared chicken dish infused with a layered quaternary spice blend, paired with caramelized roasted root vegetables. This Mediterranean recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs boneless chicken breasts, ground cumin, ground coriander for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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, about 6 oz each boneless chicken breasts
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 3 medium, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces carrots
• 2 medium, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces parsnips
• 1 large, cut into wedges red onion
• 1 1/2 tsp, divided salt
• 1 tsp, divided black pepper
• 1 tbsp, chopped fresh thyme

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a large bowl, toss 3 medium carrots, 2 medium parsnips, and 1 large red onion with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme. Spread evenly on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender and caramelized at edges.
2. Step 2: Meanwhile, mix 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper in a small bowl to create the quaternary spice blend.
3. Step 3: Pat 4 boneless chicken breasts dry and rub evenly with the spice blend. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and sear for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
4. Step 4: Remove chicken from skillet and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve sliced chicken atop the roasted root vegetables, spooning any pan juices over the top for extra flavor.