Crunchy Baked "fried" Chicken

Crunchy crispy chicken you would swear had been pan fried!

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup cornmeal
• 1⁄2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 1⁄2 cup butter, melted
• 3  lbs chicken pieces (1 whole chicken, cut up or whatever pieces you prefer)

Directions

1. Combine first 5 ingredients.
2. Dip chicken pieces in milk.
3. Then roll in cornmeal mixture.
4. Place in a well greased 13x9 pan.
5. Drizzle the butter over chicken.
6. Bake uncovered in a preheated 375 degree oven for 50- 55 minutes.
7. Note: I think chicken (fried or baked) tastes better if soaked for at least 4 hours in salt water.
8. I use seasoned salt- about 3 Tbls.
9. in a bowl of water big enough to hold chicken.
10. Be sure to dry the chicken before using.