1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup white sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (4 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute water, sugar and salt until butter is melted. Stir in pepper, chicken and 1/2 of the whole chicken. Return to heat. Pour over butter and cook for 5 to 7 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Serve immediately.