Preheat the oven to 425° F (220° C/Gas 7). In a pie pan or a wide, shallow bowl combine flour, paprika, salt and pepper. Put the chicken in the flour mixture, turning to coat thoroughly. Or combine the flour and seasonings in a paper bag or plastic food storage bag.Add chicken pieces a few at a time; shake gently to coat. Put butter in a shallow baking pan; place it in the preheated oven.When the butter has melted, arrange chicken in the baking pan in a single layer, skin side down. Bake for 30 minutes; turn and bake 15 minutes longer, or until chicken is tender and done.r combine the flour and seasonings in a paper bag or plastic food storage bag. Add chicken pieces a few at a time; shake gently to coat. Put butter in a shallow baking pan; place it in the preheated oven. When the butter has melted, arrange chicken in the baking pan in a single layer, skin side down.