BAKED APRICOT-GINGER CHICKEN WITH SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE

Steps:

• If the chicken is frozen, thaw it overnight in your refrigerator.
• Rinse and clean the parts with cold water and dry well with paper towels.
• Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
• Cut the chicken breasts in half.
• Combine the soup nut crumbs, ginger, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish.
• Beat eggs in a small bowl with the lemon juice and pour into a pie plate.
• Dip each chicken part in the egg mixture, then in the crumb mixture.
• Arrange in a single layer in a 9x13-inch baking pan.
• In a 1-quart microwave-safe bowl, combine the preserves, wine, and margarine; microwave on high for 3 minutes.
• Or place in a small saucepan and bring to a boil.
• Pour over the chicken breasts and bake for 1 hour or until the chicken is crisp.
• Serve with the Sweet and Sour Sauce.
• SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE:.
• This recipe begins with a 19-ounce jar of duck sauce, which comes in several flavors.
• Pour over the baked chicken or pass at the table.
• Place all the ingredients in a medium saucepan.
• Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.
• Remove from the heat.
• Refrigerate and warm before serving.