Oven-Fried Chicken

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 375°.
2. 2
   For the crumb mixture, crush corn flakes finely enough to make 1 cup of crumbs or use 1/2 cup bread crumbs; set aside.
3. 3
   Rinse chicken pieces; pat dry with paper toweling. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
4. 4
   Brush each piece with melted butter.
5. 5
   Place crushed corn flakes or bread crumbs on a sheet of waxed paper; roll chicken in crumbs to coat.
6. 6
   Arrange chicken, skin side up and not touching in a shallow baking pan.
7. 7
   Bake in a 375° oven for about 50 minutes or until tender.
8. 8
   Do not turn.
9. 9
   (Chicken is done when it is easily pierced with a fork.
10. 10
    Test the thigh or breast at a point near the bone, since these parts require the most cooking time.)
11. 11
    Makes 6 servings.