All-American Oven-"Fried" Drumsticks

Years ago the only fried chicken was Southern-fried, and there's no doubt that it's delicious, but oven-"fried" has its merits, too. This way, we can have the best of everything.

Serves: 4

Cooking Time: 55 min

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 cup fine dry bread crumbs
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
• 8 chicken drumsticks
• 3 tablespoons butter

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
    
2. Place flour in a shallow dish. In a second shallow dish, beat eggs with milk, just until mixed. In a plastic bag, mix together bread crumbs and seasonings.
    
3. Dredge chicken in flour, one or two pieces at a time, coating evenly. Dip floured chicken pieces into egg mixture, then place in bread crumb mixture; close bag and shake to coat well.
    
4. Place butter in a large baking dish and melt in oven. Arrange chicken in a single layer over melted butter, turning to coat both sides.
    
5. Bake 25 minutes; turn chicken and bake an additional 25 minutes, or until golden brown and no pink remains.