Shake 'n' Bake

Ingredients

Directions

Mix together and blend to a fine powder in a blender or food processor. Coat chicken pieces with mixture. Bake at 350F until chicken juices run clear (about 165F).

VARIATIONS:

Add 1--3 teaspoons of any kind of combination seasoning like Cajun, Italian, Greek, etc.

LEMON PEPPER--Add 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest and increase pepper to 1 teaspoon (great for fish)

GREEK--Add 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest and 1/2 teaspoon crushed oregano

CAJUN--Add 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1/2 teaspoon white pepper, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder and 1/4 teaspoon onion powder.

MEXICAN--Add 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper, and for a smokey twist, include 1/2 chipotle chile pepper

ITALIAN--Add 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon oregano, 1 teaspoon basil, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

CHINESE--1 teaspoon 5-spice powder, 2 Tablespoons brown sugar, and a couple of Szechuan peppercorns (if you like the heat)

BUFFALO WINGS--Add 1 teaspoon cayenne (or more to taste). Serve with blue cheese dressing and celery sticks.