Buttermilk Baked Chicken

INGREDIENTS

• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 (3 pound) chicken cut into 8 pieces, rinsed and patted dry
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
• 5 sprigs fresh thyme
• 2 cups crushed corn flakes
• 1 tablespoon hot sauce
• 2 cups buttermilk
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• 3 cloves garlic, smashed
• 1/2 yellow onion, sliced