Spicy Oven Fried Chicken

SPICY OVEN FRIED CHICKEN

3/4 cup buttermilk ( I used whole milk)
1 tbsp hot pepper sauce
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp pepper
2 tsp salt, divided
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup plain bread crumbs ( I used seasoned bread crumbs)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp flour
2 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp each paprika and cayenne pepper ( I used 1/4 tsp cayenne)
3 tbsp olive oil, divided

In a bowl, whisk first 5 ingredients and 1 tsp salt. Add chicken and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate 4 hours. In a bowl, combine bread crumbs and next 4 ingredients and 2 TBSP of olive oil and the remaining 1 tsp salt, mix well. Remove chicken from marinade, place in bread crumb mixture. Turn to coat. Place chicken on a baking rack and let sit for 20 min. ut remaining 1 TBSP olive oil in a rimmed baking sheet and place in 400 degree oven. After 5 min. place chicken on heated baking sheet. Bake 30 min. or until crispy, golden and baked through. Serve with roasted potatoes and green beans, if desired. I served with a baked potato and green salad. MAKES 4 SERVINGS.*
　
Recipe source: The Apple Dumpling Gang yahoo group, submitted by Russie