Combine first 7 ingredients in a small bowl; stir well. Rub chicken with 3 tablespoons spice mixture. Set remaining spice mixture aside. Place chicken in a 13 x 9-inch baking dish; let stand 10 minutes.
Pour buttermilk over chicken, turning to coat. Cover and marinate in refrigerator 2 hours, turning chicken occasionally. Remove chicken from dish; discard buttermilk Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Combine remaining spice mixture, bread crumbs an cornmeal in a shallow dish; stir well. Dredge chicken in bread crumb mixture, and place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes. Lightly coat chicken with cooking spray, and bake an additional 20 minutes or until chicken is done (do not turn).
Yield: 8 servings (serving size: 1 breast half) |
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