Broiled Chicken

Ingredients

• Four two and one-half pound broilers
• Salt and pepper
• Butter
• Maître d'Hôtel butter
• Cress

Instructions

1. Have four two and one-half pound broilers dressed and split for broiling. Place them in a well-greased pan, skin side down, sprinkle with salt and pepper and place small pieces of butter over them.
2. Put into a hot oven and bake one-half hour or more, in the oven for 30 minutes at 450 degrees. Remove to a well-greased broiler and broil over a clear fire to finish.
3. When done, place on a platter, brush over with Maître d'Hôtel butter and serve. A garnish of cress adds to the attractiveness of the dish.