BAKED APRICOT-GINGER CHICKEN WITH SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE

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Source: "Let My People Eat! Passover Seders Made Simple A Complete Guide to the Passover Seder for Everyone: Jewish and Non-Jewish by Zell Schulman Macmillan USA 1998

Provided by Manami

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (4 whole breasts)
1 3/4 ounces ground soup nuts (1 box Mandlen)
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
2 large eggs or 1/2 cup egg substitute
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice (no substitutes)
8 ounces apricot preserves
1/2 cup white wine
2 tablespoons margarine, melted
2 cups apricot-peach Chinese duck sauce (La Choy's Sweet & Sour Sauce)
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves (kosher for Passover)
1 tablespoon honey
pineapple ring (to garnish)

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 611.5, Fat 9, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 180.2, Sodium 954.2, Carbohydrate 81.9, Fiber 1, Sugar 22.9, Protein 47.2

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