1 lg. frying chicken (I use chicken breasts, legs & thighs)
1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. finely chopped green pepper
1/4 tsp. paprika
2 tbsp. finely chopped celery
5 tbsp. oil
2 slices bacon
1 c. water

Cut chicken in serving pieces (if using whole chicken); roll in flour. Heat oil in pan and brown chicken. Place browned chicken in baking dish. Pour water into the frying pan and boil for 2 minutes. Add the celery and green pepper. Pour over the chicken. Sprinkle with salt and paprika and top with the bacon. Cover and bake slowly (325 degree oven) for 1 1/4 hours. Inspect frequently and add more water if the chicken seems dry. NOTE: I remove the skin from the chicken before I brown it.