Cornmeal-Crusted Fried Chicken

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 375 degrees; place rack in jellyroll pan.
2. 2
   In medium bowl, beat egg with milk; reserve.
3. 3
   In separate shallow bowl, mix cornmeal, flour, seasonings, salt and pepper; reserve.
4. 4
   Add enough oil to large, deep skillet to come up 1 inch; heat to 350 degrees on deep-frying thermometer.
5. 5
   Meanwhile, coat chicken pieces with egg mixture, letting excess drip off, then coat with cornmeal mixture; place on sheet of wax paper.
6. 6
   Fry chicken in batches, turning once, until golden, 3-4 minutes per side.
7. 7
   Drain on paper towels; transfer to rack in jellyroll plan.
8. 8
   Bake until chicken is no longer pink near bone, about 35 minutes.