Step 1: Roll the pieces of chicken in a wooden mixing bowl in the flour dredge, heavily seasoned with salt, pepper and paprika.
Step 2: Grease a large cast iron skillet with the butter and fry each piece of chicken, browning well on both sides.
Step 3: Then reduce the heat slightly and add the 1/4 cup water.
Step 4: Cover the skillet and cook for 15 minutes on each side.
Step 5: Take the fried chicken from the skillet and pour off all but 2 tablespoons butter. (Save the butter for cooking)
Step 6: Add the flour to the melted butter, blend well and stir until nicely browned.
Step 7: Then add the salt, pepper, paprika and boiling water.
Step 8: Simmer until the gravy is smooth and thickened, stirring constantly.
Step 9: Lastly, stir in the cream and blend.
Step 10: Pour this gravy around the chicken on a large platter.
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