Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

In a bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, cayenne pepper and sugar. Stir in the minced chives.

In a separate bowl, stir together the egg, buttermilk and oil.

Add the egg mixture to the dry ingredients. Stir until combined.

Pour into muffin tins. Bake for 15 minutes or until done. Cool on a rack. Store muffins in an air-tight container.