Pep ’n Zest Oven-Baked Garlic Butter Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 kg chicken pieces (thighs and drumsticks)
• 2½ tbsp BlixSam Pep ’n Zest (Lemon Pepper)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 tbsp butter, melted
• 4 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• Zest of ½ lemon
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• Salt, only if needed
• Lemon wedges, for serving
• Extra Pep ’n Zest, for finishing

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C. Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towel.
2. Mix the olive oil, melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, smoked paprika and 2 tbsp Pep ’n Zest.
3. Add the chicken and toss thoroughly until every piece is generously coated.
4. Arrange the chicken in a baking dish or on a lined baking tray, skin-side up.
5. Sprinkle the remaining ½ tbsp Pep ’n Zest over the chicken.
6. Bake for 35–45 minutes, depending on the size of the pieces, until cooked through and beautifully golden.
7. For extra-crispy skin, switch the oven to grill for the final 3–5 minutes, watching carefully.
8. Spoon the buttery pan juices over the chicken and allow it to rest for 5 minutes.
9. Finish with fresh parsley and a light sprinkle of Pep ’n Zest. Serve with lemon wedges.

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