Ingredients for 4 servings:
1. 1/2 cup cornmeal
2. 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3. 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
4. 1/4 teaspoon pepper
5. 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
6. 1/2 cup milk
7. 1/2 cup butter, melted
8. 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 13×9 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.