This is the winning recipe from the SIMPLY MANICHEWITZ cookoff held in New York City on February 1, 2007.  Read about the cookoff

• 1 (6oz.) box Manischewitz® Sweet Potato Pancake Mix
• 1 teaspoon Manischewitz® Poultry Seasoning
• 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 1/2 cup Manischewitz® Apricot Preserves
• 3 tablespoons Manischewitz® Premium Niagara White Grape Juice
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
• Manischewitz® Extra Virgin Olive Oil Cooking Spray

Method

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a 13” x 9” glass baking dish with cooking spray. Combine sweet potato pancake mix and poultry seasoning in a shallow dish. Dredge chicken breasts through mixture, turning to coat thoroughly. Place in prepared baking dish. Place in oven and bake 30-40 minutes or until internal temperature is 175 degrees F. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine apricot preserves, grape juice, garlic and pepper. Cook over low heat until mixture is heated through.

To serve: Place chicken breasts on serving platter. Drizzle 1/4 cup sauce over breasts and serve remaining sauce on the side for dipping.

From Candace McMenamin - Lexington, SC
Serves 6

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