2 1/2 to 3 lb. broiler-fryer chicken, cut up
1/4 c. shortening
1/4 c. butter
1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. paprika
1/4 tsp. pepper

Heat oven to 425 degrees. Wash chicken and pat dry. In oven, melt shortening and butter in baking pan (13 x 9 x 2 inches). Mix flour, salt, paprika, and pepper. Coat chicken pieces thoroughly with flour mixture. Place chicken skin side down in melted shortening. Cook uncovered 30 minutes. Turn chicken; cook 30 minutes longer or until thickest pieces are fork tender.

VARIATION: Crusty Curried Chicken:

Omit flour mixture for coating chicken; substitute mixture of 1 cup Bisquick, 2 tablespoons curry powder, 1 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.