1/4 c. corn oil
1 (8 oz.) bottle Russian salad dressing
1 envelope dry onion soup mix
1 (10 oz.) jar apricot preserves
1 tsp. salt
3 lbs. chicken cut into serving pieces

Combine all ingredients except chicken. Mix until thoroughly blended. Place chicken in a single layer in shallow baking pan. Pour preserve mixture over chicken and bake for 1 hour or until done at 350 degrees. Baste occasionally with pan drippings. Serve hot with plain rice and sauce from the drippings.