Oven Fried Chicken

1. 1

   The night before: Mix buttermilk with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.

2. 2

   Marinate chicken in the buttermilk mixture overnight in the refrigerator.

3. 3

   The next day: Combine the bread crumbs, flour, cornmeal, chili powder, paprika, and remaining salt and pepper in a large bowl.

4. 4

   Mix well.

5. 5

   Remove chicken from the marinade and roll in the breadcrumb mixture.

6. 6

   If its very wet, place chicken on a cooling rack set over a cookie sheet and allow to dry in the refrigerator for 1 to 3 hours.

7. 7

   (See Note, below.)

8. 8

   Heat the oven to 350 degrees F.

9. 9

   Place the chicken directly on a cookie sheet and bake 30 to 45 minutes, to an internal temperature of 165 degrees (check a few pieces with an instant-read thermometer).

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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