Southwestern Oven Fried Chicken - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1 tablespoon garlic powder
    1 tablespoon onion powder
    1 tablespoon paprika
    1 tablespoon chili powder
    1 teaspoon cumin
    1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper
    3 lbs chicken pieces
    1 1/2 cups buttermilk
    1 1/2 cups plain breadcrumbs
    1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
Preparation
    Combine the first 7 ingredients in a small bowl; blend well. Rub the chicken pieces with 3 tablespoons of the spice mix and set aside the remaining mix.
    Place the chicken in a 9x 13 dish and let stand 10 minutes. Pour the buttermilk over the chicken, turning to coat. Cover and marinate 2 hours in the refrigerator, turning occasionally. Remove the chicken from the dish and discard the buttermilk.
    Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
    Combine the remaining spice mixture, breadcrumbs, and cornmeal in a a dish and stir well. Dredge each chicken piece in the cornmeal mixture. Place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
    Bake 20 minutes 40 minutes (do not turn) or until juices run clear.

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