Cornmeal Oven-Fried Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup cornmeal
• 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley or 4 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
• 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut up and skin removed
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted

Directions

1. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first nine ingredients. Place the buttermilk in a shallow bowl. Dip chicken in buttermilk, then add to bag, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat.
2. Place in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 375° for 10 minutes; drizzle with butter. Bake 30-40 minutes longer or until juices run clear. Yield: 6 servings.