Lemon Broiled Chicken

7 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 to 3 lb. frying chicken, cut up
  • 1 lemon, halved or 3 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. paprika
  • 1/8 tsp. pepper
  • 2 Tbsp. margarine or butter, melted
  • 1 tsp. sugar, if desired

Directions

  1. 1
    Rub chicken pieces on all sides with cut surface of lemon, squeezing lemon halves to release juice.
  2. 2
    Place chicken pieces skin-side down on broiler pan.
  3. 3
    Combine salt with paprika and pepper.
  4. 4
    Brush chicken with half of melted margarine; sprinkle with half of seasoning mixture.
  5. 5
    Broil about 6 inches from heat, 15 to 20 minutes or until deep golden brown.
  6. 6
    Turn chicken; brush with remaining margarine and sprinkle with remaining seasoning. Continue broiling 10 to 15 minutes or until chicken is tender.
  7. 7
    For a special flavor, sprinkle chicken with sugar 3 minutes before end of broiling time.

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