Oven-Fried Chicken

1. 1

   Put oven rack in middle position and preheat to 450F.

2. 2

   Bake bread crumbs in a small shallow baking pan until dry but not browned, 2 to 4 minutes.

3. 3

   Transfer to a shallow bowl and mix in 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.

4. 4

   Leave oven on.

5. 5

   Stir together butter, mustard, mayonnaise, lemon juice, curry powder, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl.

6. 6

   Brush butter mixture all over chicken, then transfer chicken to bowl of crumbs to coat evenly on both sides, pressing crumbs to help adhere.

7. 7

   Bake chicken, skin sides up, in baking pan until well browned and cooked through, 30 to 40 minutes.

8. 8

   Let chicken stand 5 to 10 minutes (do not cover).

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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