To Broil Chicken

Frog them by cutting the cords under the wings and laying the wings out flat

Cut the sinews under the second joint of the leg and turn the leg down

Press down the breast-bone without breaking it

Season the chicken with salt and pepper, lay it upon the gridiron with the inside first to the fire

Put the gridiron over a slow fire, and place a tin sheet and weight upon the chicken, to keep it flat

Let it broil ten minutes, then turn and proceed in the same manner with the other side

Dish a broiled chicken on a hot plate, putting a large lump of butter and a tablespoonful of hot water upon the plate

Turn the chicken two or three times that it may absorb as much of the butter as possible

Garnish with parsley

Serve with poached eggs on a separate dish