Cut the chicken into serving pieces. Mix all the other ingredients except the butter. Use a pastry brush to coat  each pieces of chicken well. Place in a buttered baking dish and let stand for 45 minutes. Preheat oven to 400ºF. for chicken pieces with butter and bake for 20 minutes. Remove and baste the chicken well with the sauce, then broil for 15 minutes on each side, basting and adding more butter if necessary.

You can make a lemon herb butter by mixing your favorite herb with softened butter and lemon juice. For a spicy addition use red pepper or cayenne, even curry powder.