- 1 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 10 pieces chicken (thighs, breasts, drumsticks)
- Shortening or oil
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter, melted
Combine flour, salt, pepper, and paprika. Dip chicken pieces in flour mixture to coat thoroughly.
Heat enough shortening in a large ,skillet to make a half-inch layer. Place pieces of floured chicken in the hot shortening. Brown on both sides. As they finish browning place them in a shallow baking pan one layer deep. Brush with melted butter. Bake in a moderate oven (350F) 30 to 40 minutes or until tender. Brush with melted butter every 15 minutes.
Serve hot or cold.
Yield: 10 servings.