In a small bowl, combine egg and milk. In a shallow dish combine crushed crackers, thyme, paprika, and pepper. Set aside. Skin chicken. Dip chicken pieces, 1 at a time, into egg mixture; coat with crumb mixture.

In a greased 15x10x1-inch baking pan, arrange the chicken, bone side down, so the pieces arent touching. Drizzle chicken with the melted butter.

Bake, uncovered, at 375 for 45-55 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Do not turn chicken pieces while baking.

FOR 2 CUT-UP CHICKEN BREASTS: cook for 20 minutes.