Chutney Chicken

Directions

1. 1
   In a 1-cup measure, microwave the 1/4 cup water, uncovered, on 100% power for 45 seconds or till 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 2 T water over the drumsticks.
7. 7
   Cover with vented clear plastic wrap.
8. 8
   Micro-cook, covered, on 100% power for 3 to 4 minutes or till chicken is tender, rotating the dish a quarter-turn every minute.
9. 9
   Drain off liquid.
10. 10
    Transfer chicken drumsticks to a plate.
11. 11
    Cover and keep warm while preparing tomato sauce.
12. 12
    For tomato sauce, in a 2-cup measure combine tomato sauce with chopped onion, raisins, cornstarch, shredded orange peel, ground cloves, bottled hot pepper sauce and drained apple.
13. 13
    Micro-cook, uncovered, on 100% power for 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 minutes or till thickened and bubbly.
14. 14
    stirring every 30 seconds.
15. 15
    Spoon over chicken drumsticks.
16. 16
    If desired, serve with hot cooked rice.