pieces of chicken
1/2 c. butter or shortening
flour (for coating) with 2 tsp. salt and 2 tsp. paprika

Melt butter (or shortening) in a shallow baking dish, 13 x 9 x 2, in a 375°F oven. Coat pieces of chicken with seasoned flour in a paper sack. Place chicken in dish, then turn over to coat both sides with butter and bake, skin side down, in a single layer for 30 minutes. Turn chicken and bake another 30 minutes, until tender.

Variation: Pork chops can be cooked the same way.