Broiled Chicken With Bacon

Ingredients

• 1 plump broiler chicken
• 1 cup water
• shortening
• flour
• melted butter
• bacon strips

Method

1. 1 Singe the chicken, split it down the back, draw the entrails, and wash well. Remove the breast bone.
2. 2 Place the chicken split-side down in a frying pan with 1 cup of water. Cover closely and steam for 10 minutes.
3. 3 Rub the chicken well with shortening and dust very lightly with flour.
4. 4 Broil for 20 minutes, turning every 4 minutes. Transfer to a hot platter, brush with melted butter, and garnish with bacon.