Oven-Crisped Chicken

By polledl

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons butter, divided
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup cornmeal
• 3/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Details

Preparation time 40mins
Cooking time 85mins

Preparation

Step 1

1Preheat the oven to 400°F. Spread 2 tablespoons butter over the bottom of a baking sheet.
.2Combine flour, cornmeal, paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper and salt in a clean paper bag. Close bag and shake to mix well.
.3Beat egg white in a shallow bowl. Stir in water. Dip chicken in egg white mixture. Place chicken in paper bag with flour mixture. Shake to coat chicken. Arrange chicken on prepared baking sheet.
.4Melt remaining butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Drizzle evenly over chicken.
.5Bake the chicken until an instant-read thermometer inserted in center of each piece of chicken but not touching bone registers 180°F, about 40 to 45 minutes.