Main Dish Recipes - Broiled Chicken Deluxe

Ingredients  

• 1 broiler-fryer chicken, halved

• 1/2 lemon

• 2 tsps. salt

• 1/4 tsp. pepper

• 1/2 tsp. paprika

• 1/2 cup butter, melted, divided

• 2 tsps. granulated sugar

Makes 2 large servings

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Method:

1. In broiler pan place chicken skin side up. Rub surface of chicken with lemon, squeezing some juice onto meat.

2. In bowl mix together salt, pepper and paprika. Sprinkle mixture over chicken. Brush with 1/2 of the butter; sprinkle with sugar.

3. Place broiler pan as far from heat as possible and cook at 450°F for 10 minutes allowing seasonings to penetrate.

4. Move broiler pan up so that chicken is 3 to 6 inches from the heat in gas range or 6 to 9 inches from heat in electric range.

5. Broil, basting frequently with remaining butter and turning to insure even browning, about 35 minutes or until fork can be inserted in chicken with ease.