Cornmeal-Coated Chicken

Name: Cornmeal-Coated Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings per batch.
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup cornmeal; 4 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons onion powder; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:; 1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 pounds), cut up and skin removed; 3 tablespoons butter, melted

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 45 min. YIELD: 4 servings per batch.

The pepper really comes through in this quick and convenient coating mix for chicken. "Not only is it tasty, it's certainly more economical than the store-bought kind," assures Aljene Wendling of Seattle, Washington.

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup cornmeal
4 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:
1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 pounds), cut up and skin removed
3 tablespoons butter, melted

Directions

1. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first nine ingredients. Store in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months. Yield: 3 batches (2-1/4 cups total).
2. To prepare chicken: Place 3/4 cup coating mix in a resealable plastic bag. Dip chicken in butter; add chicken to bag, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. Place in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 45-50 minutes or until juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 404 calories, 18g fat (8g saturated fat), 133mg cholesterol, 361mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 39g protein.

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