Russian Style Barbecued Chicken

      1    Fryer                                    Salt & pepper to taste
    1/2 pk Onion soup mix                      1    Jar apricot preserves (8oz.)
    1/2 c  Water                             1/2    Bottle Russian dressing

     Cut fryer into quarters.  Spread in Corning Ware dish.  Salt and pepper
  to taste.  Sprinkle onion soup mix over chicken.  Dab the apricot preserves
  over the chicken by Spoonsful.  Cover with Russian dressing and pour water
  over top.  Cover and bake for 2 hrs. at 300 F.