Microwave Fried Chicken

Ingredients:

1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/8 tsp. dry mustard (optional)
1 frying chicken (2 1/2 or 3 lbs.)
2 tbsp. lemon juice
2 tbsp. cooking oil
2 tbsp. butter
Paprika

Directions:

In paper bag, put flour, salt, pepper, and mustard. Shake well. Rub lemon juice on chicken. Shake chicken in bag. Preheat 9 inch browning dish for 4 1/2 minutes. Add oil and butter to dish. Arrange chicken, skin down, on dish without crowding. Cover loosely with waxed paper.

Cook on high for 3 minutes. Turn chicken; sprinkle with paprika. Cook another 3 minutes. Let stand, covered with foil, for 5 minutes.

Serves 8 to 10 people.