This perfectly roasted dukkah spice chicken breast is crusted with a flavorful, crunchy middle eastern spice blend and paired with honey roasted carrots for a perfect healthy meal. Yield: Approx. 1 cup.
1cupnutsYou can use 1 type of nut or a combination of 2 or 3 varieties. I used a combination of almonds and hazelnuts. Other options: walnuts, sunflower seeds, cashews, hazelnuts, pistachios, pine nuts, macadamia nuts.
¼cupsesame seeds
1.5teaspoonground coriander
1.5teaspoonground cumin
⅛teaspoonnutmeg or cinnamonOptional
½teaspoonsea salt
½teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
Dukkah Chicken and Honey Roasted Carrots
48 ozchicken breasts (2 lbs). See notes on chicken breast size.
1lbcarrots (rough chop, 1 inch pieces)
¼cupextra virgin olive oil
¼cuphoney (can also substitute maple syrup)
½cupdukkah spice
½teaspoonsea salt
Instructions
Dukkah Spice Mix
In a large skillet over medium heat, combine nuts. Cook for about 3 minutes while storing consistently. Nuts should start to smell fragrant.
Add the sesame seeds to the pan and continue cooking.Cook for about 30 to 60 seconds and continue to stir. Sesame seeds should turn lightly golden on the edges. Be careful not to burn.
Remove the pan from the heat. Let cool for about 5 minutes.
Transfer nuts and seeds to food processor.
Add coriander, cumin, nutmeg or cinnamon, sea salt and black pepper to food processor.
Pulse for about 10-15 seconds. Do not over mix or it will turn to paste.
Nuts should be broken into a course texture (it should be crunchy, but fine enough that it will stick to meat, fish or veggies).
Transfer to serving bowl or store in air-tight container.
Dukkah Spice Chicken and Honey Roasted Carrots
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Slice chicken breasts into two lengthwise pieces (so they are not as thick and require less cook time). Each breast should weight about 7-8 oz.
Place each piece of chicken on a sheet pan.
Place cut carrots around the chicken.
Drizzle with chicken and carrots with olive oil.
Sprinkle dukkah spice over chicken breasts. About 2 tablespoons per breast.
Drizzle honey over carrots and chicken.
Sprinkle ½ teaspoon salt over chicken and carrots.
Cook for 13-16 minutes until chicken is cooked thoroughly.
Notes
Dukkah Spice Notes:
Yield: Approx. 1 cup. This will be more volume than needed for the chicken recipe. Trust me, you will want extra for next time or other recipes.