Not The Same Old Chicken

Name: Not The Same Old Chicken
Ingredients: 1 (2 1/2 to 3 1/2 lb.) chicken, cut up; 1/4 c. mayonnaise; 1 pkg. dry onion soup mix (half 2 3/4 oz. box); 1/2 c. bottled Russian dressing; 1 c. apricot-pineapple preserves

5 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 (2 1/2 to 3 1/2 lb.) chicken, cut up
1/4 c. mayonnaise
1 pkg. dry onion soup mix (half 2 3/4 oz. box)
1/2 c. bottled Russian dressing
1 c. apricot-pineapple preserves

Directions

1

In a 12 x 8 x 2-inch dish, arrange chicken with thickest, meaty pieces to outside edges of dish.
2

In small bowl, stir together mayonnaise, onion soup mix, dressing and preserves. Spread over chicken, coating each piece.
3

Cover with wax paper. Microwave at High 18 to 22 minutes, rotating dish 1/2 turn after 10 minutes.
4

Allow to stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving, so chicken absorbs flavor of sauce.
5

Serve with rice, if desired. Makes about 4 servings.