Buttermilk Baked Chicken

bread crumbs
1 c. buttermilk
salt & pepper
3/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1 t. dried thyme
chicken pieces

1-Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Rub a baking sheet with oil.

2-In a large bowl, stir together buttermilk, 3/4 t. salt, and 1/2 t. pepper. In a separate bowl, mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan, thyme, and 1/8 t. pepper.

3-Place the chicken in the buttermilk mixture, turning to coat evenly. Workin with one piece at a time, remove chicken from liquid, letting excess drip back into bowl; dredge in the breadcrumb mixture, turning to coat evenly. Place coated chicken pieces on prepared baking sheet.

4-Bake until chicken is golden brown, about 35 minutes.

adapted from: Everyday Food