Classic Oven Fried Chicken

Here’s a simple one, versatile, very tasty, handy for when you want that “fried chicken” flavor but just don’t have the time.

• 1 whole chicken, cut up (or pkg. of leg quarters, split breasts, thighs, or wings)
• Your choice of any of the following, crushed: saltine crackers, potato chips, corn flakes, shredded wheat, any flavor of stuffing mix, or dried bread crumbs. Use enough to coat whatever amount of chicken you are using. If you are using stuffing mix, add no extra herbs or salt. For saltines or potato chips, no extra salt. Flavorings you might want to add include garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, chile powder, or a touch of oregano or tarragon.
• 1 stick of butter or margarine

Preheat oven to 400°. Place a large casserole or roasting pan in the oven to melt the butter while you crush the coating. (A simple way to crush the coating mixture is to place the ingredients in a gallon-sized zip-lock bag, and use a rolling pin or a Mason jar to roll over the closed bag of ingredients till they are nicely crushed.) Pour the crushed mixture into a bowl. As soon as the butter is melted, roll each piece of chicken in butter, roll the coated chicken in the crushed mix, and return to the pan. Continue till all pieces are coated, and bake till browned and cooked through (40-55 minutes). Remove from pan and serve.

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