Cornmeal Crusted Oven Fried Chicken Recipe

• 3/4 c. Buttermilk
• 1 tsp Freshly grated lemon zest
• 1/3 c. Fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 c. Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 x Shallots, chopped
• 1 Tbsp. Fresh thyme leaves
• 2 tsp Salt
• 1 1/2 tsp Cayenne
• 1 x 3-lb. chicken, cut into 8 pcs
• 3/4 c. Yellow cornmeal
• 1/2 c. Fine dry bread crumbs
• 1/4 c. Freshly grated Parmesan
• 2 Tbsp. Chopped fresh parsley leaves
• 1/2 tsp Paprika Egg wash made by beating 2 large Large eggs with 2 Tbsp. cool water and 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
• 3 Tbsp. Unsalted butter, melted

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