- 1 C buttermilk
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 onion – minced
- 3 sprigs thyme
- 1/2 lemon – juice and zest
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 TBL cayenne pepper sauce
- 8 chicken legs ( drumsticks )
- Toss all of the above ingredients together and put into a zip lock bag
- Refrigerate for three hours – agitating occasionally
- Meanwhile prepare breading as follows:
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 C crushed corn flakes
- 1/2 C grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Shake, but don’t wipe, buttermilk from the chicken legs
- Place chicken in paper bag with breading
- Shake and press together – coating the chicken as thoroughly as possible
- Spray the rack on your baking sheet
- Bake at 400º for 45-50 minutes
