2 1/2 to 3 lb. chicken, cut up
1 tsp. basil
1 sm. onion
2 tbsp. butter
Salt
Pepper
1 c. raspberry preserves

Wash chicken; remove skin. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Place chicken in baking dish. Top with basil, butter, thinly sliced onion, salt, and pepper. Bake partially covered for 20 minutes. Drain pan juices, mixing 1/2 cup reserved juices with preserves and spoon over chicken. Baste occasionally until chicken is tender. Add small amount water to avoid drying out.