Pan-Seared Chicken with Spice Blend

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

Juicy chicken breasts infused with a robust four-spice mix, seared to golden perfection and served with a light pan sauce. This mediterranean ready in about 25 minutes pairs boneless skinless 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 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.

Ingredients

• 4 pieces, about 6 oz each boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 tbsp chopped parsley

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, combine 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp ground black pepper, and 1 tsp salt. Pat dry 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 oz each) and rub the spice blend evenly over both sides.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken breasts and sear for 5-6 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F).
3. Step 3: Reduce heat to medium, add 2 tbsp unsalted butter and 3 minced garlic cloves to the pan. Spoon the melted butter and garlic over the chicken for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat and drizzle 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice over the chicken, then sprinkle with 2 tbsp chopped parsley before serving.