Cheesy Baked Chicken Thighs with BlixSam Mac ’n Cheese

Ingredients

• 8 chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2–3 tbsp BlixSam Mac ’n Cheese (Cheese Sprinkle)
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
• Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Method

1. Preheat oven to 200°C and line a baking tray with baking paper.
2. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towel and place in a large bowl.
3. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice. Rub all over.
4. In a small bowl, mix BlixSam Mac ’n Cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt and black pepper.
5. Sprinkle the seasoning mixture generously over the chicken, pressing it into the skin.
6. Place the chicken on the prepared tray, skin-side up.
7. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the skin is golden and crispy.
8. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if using, during the last 5 minutes of baking.
9. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.