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4 servings2 broiler-fryer chickens (2 pounds each) 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/3 cup CRISCO Shortening, melted 1-1/2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon pepper Place broiler pan 11 inches from heat. Turn oven control to Broil. Split chickens into halves lengthwise. Remove backbone, neck, and giblets. Crack drumstick joint and joints of wings. Tuck wings under thighs and skewer legs and wings to body. Sprinkle both sides of chicken with lemon juice and brush with half of the melted Crisco. Combine salt, paprika, and pepper; sprinkle over both sides of chicken. Arrange chicken pieces skin-side-down in broiler pan without rack. Broil for 50 to 60 minutes or until done, turning pieces every 10 minutes and brushing each time with Crisco. Place chicken on serving platter and pour pan juices over pieces. |
