Lemon Buttered Chicken

Directions

1. 1
   Cut up small fryers.
2. 2
   Salt and pepper to taste after washing and patting dry.
3. 3
   Pour juice of lemons over chicken.
4. 4
   Let stand at room temperature at least 30 minutes.
5. 5
   Reserve liquid.
6. 6
   Melt butter in skillet.
7. 7
   Reduce heat to medium-low.
8. 8
   Brown pieces of chicken on both sides.
9. 9
   Drain excess butter from skillet.
10. 10
    Replace chicken. Cover; simmer at low heat with reserved lemon juice until tender. Garnish with canned, drained figs and bananas sauteed in butter.