Cornmeal Oven-Fried Chicken

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

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.

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.