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.