Best 2 Apple Bacon Baked Chicken Recipes

Calling all bacon and apple enthusiasts! Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a culinary masterpiece that seamlessly blends sweet, savory, and smoky flavors. This Apple Bacon Baked Chicken recipe is a delightful symphony of tender chicken, crispy bacon, caramelized apples, and a touch of brown sugar, all harmoniously united in a single dish. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey where every bite promises an explosion of flavors. But that's not all; this article also includes a tantalizing array of additional recipes, each offering a unique twist on the classic chicken and apple combination. From a tangy Apple Cider Chicken Skillet to a delectable Chicken and Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash, these recipes cater to every palate and occasion. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and join us on this delectable adventure, where every bite tells a story of culinary bliss.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

BAKED CHICKEN AND BACON-WRAPPED LADY APPLES

Baked Chicken and Bacon-Wrapped Lady Apples image

Categories Chicken Fruit Herb Bake Dinner Apple Bacon Fall Gourmet Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free

Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

8 thin slices bacon (from a 1/2-lb package)
12 lady apples (about 1 to 2 inches in diameter
6 chicken thighs (2lb; with skin and bones)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup unfiltered apple cider
1/2 cup cider vinegar
2 sprigs fresh marjoram plus 2 teaspoons chopped fresh marjoram, or to taste
1 tablespoon cold unsalted butter

Steps:

Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 400°F.
Cook bacon in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, turning over once, until edges are lightly browned but bacon is still flexible (it will continue to cook in oven), 6 to 8 minutes total. Transfer to paper towels to drain, reserving fat in skillet.
While bacon cooks, core apples, if desired, from bottom, with pointed end of a vegetable peeler or a paring knife, leaving stems intact. Wrap a slice of bacon around each of 8 apples, securing ends of bacon by piercing with stem or using half a wooden pick.
Brush a 3-quart (13- by 9-inch) shallow baking dish with some bacon fat, then add apples to dish and bake, uncovered, 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, pat chicken dry and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Heat bacon fat in skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then cook chicken, turning over once, until browned, about 8 minutes total. Transfer chicken with tongs to baking dish, rearranging some of apples so that chicken fits in bottom of dish, and bake, uncovered, 5 minutes.
While chicken bakes, pour off fat from skillet and add cider, vinegar, and marjoram sprigs to skillet. Boil, stirring and scraping up brown bits, until reduced by half (about 3/4 cup), about 5 minutes. Pour sauce through a fine-mesh sieve into a measuring cup, pressing on and then discarding solids. Add butter and chopped marjoram to sauce, stirring until butter is melted. Pour sauce over chicken and apples and continue to bake, uncovered, until chicken is cooked through and apples are tender, about 20 minutes more.

ADIRONDACK BACON BBQ CHICKEN, APPLES AND ONIONS

Adirondack Bacon BBQ Chicken, Apples and Onions image

If you don't have cooked chicken on hand, try Rachael's Poached Chickens recipe.

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
2 crisp apples, such as gala or honey crisp or golden delicious, sliced
1 large red onion, quartered and thinly sliced
A little freshly grated nutmeg
About 3 cups poached chicken, pulled
Hard rolls, split
Grated white sharp Cheddar, for topping
Sliced dill or bread and butter pickles, for topping
EVOO, for drizzling
4 ounces deli-cut good-quality smoky bacon, chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
1 cup organic ketchup
1 cup chicken stock
1/4 cup Grade A maple syrup
1/4 cup grainy Dijon mustard
About 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
About 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
Coarse black pepper

Steps:

Heat a drizzle of EVOO in a saucepot over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and brown to crisp. Then add the garlic and onions and stir to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the ketchup, stock, syrup, mustard, Worcestershire, vinegar and pepper. Stir and simmer to thicken, 20 minutes.
Heat a drizzle of EVOO in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the butter and melt. Add the apples and red onions. Season with some salt, pepper and nutmeg. Cook to tender-crisp, 5 to 6 minutes. Add the chicken and sauce and combine. Cool and store for a make-ahead meal. Reheat over medium heat and serve the BBQ chicken, apples and onions on the rolls topped with cheese and pickles.

Tips:

Choose the right type of chicken: For this recipe, bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts or thighs work best. The bones and skin help to keep the chicken moist and flavorful during baking.
Use good quality bacon: Thick-cut bacon is ideal for this recipe. It will provide more flavor and hold up better during baking.
Don't overcrowd the baking dish: Make sure to leave some space between the chicken pieces so that they can cook evenly.
Bake the chicken until it is cooked through: The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit before you remove it from the oven.
Let the chicken rest before serving: This will help the juices redistribute throughout the chicken, making it more tender and flavorful.

Conclusion:

Apple bacon baked chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of sweet apples, savory bacon, and tender chicken is sure to please everyone at the table. With a few simple tips, you can make this dish perfectly every time. So next time you're looking for a quick and tasty meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!