Poulet aux abricots

Ingrédients

• 1 chicken (about 3 1/2 pounds, cut into 8 pieces)
• 1-1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 cup dried apricots (halved)
• 1/2 cup apricot preserves
• 1/2 cup bottled Russian dressing
• 1/4 cup duck sauce
• 2 tablespoon Onion Soup Mix

Préparation

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a 9 x 13-inch pan with non-stick cooking spray.

2. 2

   Rinse chicken and pat dry. Arrange in prepared pan.

3. 3

   Sprinkle with nutmeg.

4. 4

   In a small bowl, stir together apricots, preserves, Russian dressing, duck sauce and onion soup mix. Pour over chicken.

5. 5

   Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees for 1 hour. Skin should be crisp and brown. Serve immediately.

6. 6

   For an attractive garnish, add a few cinnamon sticks before serving. If you are lucky enough to find fresh, ripe apricots, pit and slice a few. Place over chicken before serving.

7. 7

   Photo Credit: Melinda Strauss