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Keto Dukkah Nut Spice Coated Chicken Thighs

Course Mains
Cooking time Over 1 Hour
Skill Level Intermediate
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings 6 people
Calories 418123123kcal

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

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.

Nutrition

Calories: 418kcal | Net carbs: 2g | Fat: 33g | Protein: 26g