Kicked-up Store-bought Whole Deli Chicken

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons butter (or use vegetable oil)
• 3 shallots, finely chopped (or use a small onion, finely chopped)
• 1 -2 teaspoon fresh minced garlic (optional)
• 1/2 cup apricot preserves
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon creole seasoning
• 1 whole deli rotisserie-cooked chicken (about 2-1/2 to 3 pounds)

Recipe

• 1 heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat; add in shallots and garlic (if using) and saute for 3-4 minutes or until tender.
• 2 stir in apricot preserves, lemon juice, hot sauce and creole seasoning, reduce heat to low and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring with wooden spoon until heated through.
• 3 place the deli chicken on top of a rack on a medium shallow baking dish, then brush the chicken all over with the prepared glaze.
• 4 bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
• 5 enjoy with rice if desired.