Meanwhile, Back in the Kitchen

I've made this so long that I no longer remember where I got it. It's easy and delicious and has become our family standard. I can't believe I haven't included it here before now.  Once you're used to the basic recipe, play around with adding a teaspoon or two of spices or spice blends. You really can't go wrong. OVEN-FRIED CHICKEN Whole chicken, cut up OR 6-8 chicken pieces as desired 1 cup flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper Additional seasoning or dried herbs, if desired 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) butter, melted or room temp Preheat oven to 350°. Mix the flour, salt, and pepper together and put in a bowl or shallow pan for dredging. (I use a pie pan.) Dredge chicken in seasoned flour and arrange skin side up, 1 layer deep, on rimmed baking sheet. Brush butter onto skin. Bake, uncovered, 1 hour or so until fork tender and browned.