Step #3 Heat oil with butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Step #4 Spice up the chicken with black pepper (do not use any salt).
Step #5 Brown chicken about 4 mins on both sides or until lightly browned, then place this into prepared baking dish (if using skin on chicken pieces then place skin-side up).
Step #6 In a bowl mix the preserves with dressing, onion soup & garlic until mixed; pour over the chicken in the baking dish then turn the chicken to coat evenly in the sauce.
Step #7 Bake uncovered for about 30 mins (if you did not brown the chicken increase baking time slightly).
Step #8 Serve with rice.
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