Pecan Oven Fried Chicken

Oven Fried Pecan Chicken

1/2 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3/4 cup buttermilk
2 cups pecans, finely chopped
1/2 cup corn flake cereal, crushed
5 tablespoons butter, melted
4 pounds chicken

Combine the flour and seasonings in a shallow dish. Pour the buttermilk into another shallow dish. Combine the pecans and cereal in a third shallow dish. Spread the butter in a 15 x 10 inch jelly-roll pan.

Dip the chicken pieces first into the flour mixture, then into the buttermilk. Let drain slightly, then dip into the pecan mixture, turning to coat well. Arrange the chicken in the jelly-roll pan.

Bake, uncovered, at 400°F for about 50 minutes, until the chicken is golden, crisp and tender, turning once after 25 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

Serve warm or cold.

Makes 6-8 servings.