Chutney Chicken

Directions

1. 1
   In a 2-cup measure micro-cook the 1/2 cup water, uncovered, on 100% power for 1 to 2 minutes or until boiling.
2. 2
   Stir in dried apple.
3. 3
   Let stand for 5 minutes.
4. 4
   Drain off excess water.
5. 5
   Meanwhile, place chicken drumsticks in a shallow baking dish.
6. 6
   Pour the 1/4 cup water over the drumsticks.
7. 7
   Cover with vented clear plastic wrap.
8. 8
   Micro-cook, covered, on 100% power for 5 to 6 minutes or until the chicken is tender, rotationg the dish a quarter-turn every minute.
9. 9
   Drain off liquid.
10. 10
    Transfer chicken drumsticks to a serving platter.
11. 11
    Cover and keep warm while preparing tomato sauce.
12. 12
    For tomato sauce, in a 4-cup measure combine tomato sauce with chopped onions, raisins, cornstarch, shredded orange peel, ground cloves, bottled hot pepper sauce, and drained apple.
13. 13
    Micro-cook, uncovered, on 100% power for 2 1/2 to 2 1/2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly, stirring every minute.
14. 14
    Spoon over chicken drumsticks.
15. 15
    Serve with hot rice, if desired.