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Keto Dukkah Nut Spice Coated Chicken Thighs

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Cooking time Over 1 Hour
Skill Level Intermediate
Servings 6 people
Calories 418kcal
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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup almonds
  • ¼ cup pecans
  • 1 teaspoon black sesame seeds
  • ½ tablespoon sesame seeds
  • ½ teaspoon fennel seeds
  • 1 teaspoon coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 6 chicken thighs with skin and bones
  • 1 tablespoon sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 cups chicken broth low-sodium

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories418kcalNet carbs2gFat33gProtein26g

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F / 177 degrees C.
  • Heat small sauté pan on low for 2 minutes. Add ¼ cup almonds, ¼ cup pecans, 1 teaspoon black sesame seeds, ½ tablespoon sesame seeds, and ½ teaspoon fennel seeds. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until aromatic. Cool completely.
    ¼ cup almonds, ¼ cup pecans, 1 teaspoon black sesame seeds, ½ tablespoon sesame seeds, ½ teaspoon fennel seeds
  • In small bowl, combine 1 teaspoon coriander, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, ½ teaspoon sea salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Stir to mix.
    1 teaspoon coriander, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, ½ teaspoon sea salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Roughly chop cooled nut and seed mixture. Add to spice bowl and stir to combine. Measure out 3 tablespoons of the spice mixture and set aside for garnish.
  • Lay out 6 chicken thighs. For each, lift skin without removing. Add 1 tablespoon spice mixture under skin and fold skin back over. Season both sides of thighs with 1 tablespoon sea salt.
    6 chicken thighs, 1 tablespoon sea salt
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in large sauté pan over medium-high for 2 to 3 minutes. Sear chicken skin side down for 3 minutes. Flip and sear 3 minutes more. Transfer to 9 x 13 inch glass baking dish.
    1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Add 4 cups chicken broth to hot pan and warm for 2 minutes. Pour over chicken in baking dish.
    4 cups chicken broth
  • Cover dish with foil. Bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and top with reserved spice mixture.
  • Serve and enjoy.
Chicken is an excellent source of protein when sourced from organic free-range chickens. Not only is chicken a great source of protein, but it is also low in calories and fat. When chicken is sourced from free-range chicken farms, the chicken has access to roam and exercise freely. This allows the chicken to develop lean muscle which results in less fat on the chicken.
Organic chicken is chicken that is raised without the use of hormones or antibiotics. This means that the chicken is healthy and not exposed to any chemicals that could potentially be harmful. Free-range chicken is chicken that has access to the outdoors and can roam freely. This type of chicken typically has more flavor than chicken that is raised in a cage.
When choosing chicken, it is important to consider how it was raised and what type of diet it has been eating. For a smaller chicken snack suitable for the kids try our keto chicken nuggets recipe.
Keto Dukkah Nut Spice Coated Chicken Thighs are a great option for those on the keto diet as they are high in protein and low in carbs. These chicken thighs are coated in a blend of spices that gives them a flavorful and juicy taste. Keto Dukkah Nut Spice Coated Chicken Thighs are a great way to get your daily dose of protein while staying on track with your keto diet.
Per serving: 266 calories, 17 g protein, 3 g carbohydrates, 21 g fat