Smoky Chicken & Pap Bake

Ingredients

Chicken

• 600 g chicken thighs or drumsticks
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp BlixSam Smoke Craft
• 2 tsp BlixSam Grill Forge
• 1 tsp BlixSam Garlic Melt

Pap

• 2½ cups maize meal
• 5 cups water
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp butter

Topping

• 2 tomatoes, sliced
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp BlixSam Smoky Dressing
• 1 tsp BlixSam Smoke Craft
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 190°C and lightly grease a large ovenproof baking dish.
2. Rub the chicken with the olive oil, BlixSam Smoke Craft, BlixSam Grill Forge and BlixSam Garlic Melt.
3. Bake the chicken for 30–35 minutes, or until cooked through and golden brown.
4. Meanwhile, bring the water and salt to the boil. Gradually stir in the maize meal, whisking to prevent lumps.
5. Reduce the heat and cook, stirring regularly, until the pap is firm and cooked through. Stir in the butter.
6. Spoon the pap into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
7. Arrange the cooked chicken over the pap.
8. Top with the sliced tomatoes and onion.
9. Drizzle the BlixSam Smoky Dressing over the top and finish with a light sprinkle of BlixSam Smoke Craft.
10. Bake for 10–15 minutes until everything is heated through and the tomatoes and onions have softened.
11. Garnish with the chopped parsley before serving.

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