Best 7 Applesauce Chicken Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of applesauce chicken, a culinary delight that seamlessly blends the sweet tang of apples with the savory richness of chicken. This versatile dish can be effortlessly prepared in a variety of ways, each offering a unique taste experience. From the classic stovetop method to the convenience of a slow cooker or the simplicity of a one-pot meal, this article presents a comprehensive collection of recipes that cater to different cooking preferences and time constraints. Explore the classic applesauce chicken recipe, where tender chicken pieces are simmered in a luscious sauce made from fresh apples, spices, and herbs. Discover the simplicity of a one-pot version that combines chicken, applesauce, and seasonings in a single pot for a hassle-free meal. For those who prefer a hands-off approach, the slow cooker applesauce chicken recipe offers a convenient option, allowing the flavors to meld and intensify over time. Additionally, explore variations such as creamy applesauce chicken, where a velvety sauce envelops the chicken and applesauce, and a delightful baked version that yields a crispy, golden crust.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

APPLESAUCE BARBECUE CHICKEN



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You only need a few ingredients to create this sweet and peppery chicken. The subtle flavor of apple makes this tender barbecue dish stand out from the rest. -Darla Andrews, Farmers Branch, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
2/3 cup chunky applesauce
2/3 cup spicy barbecue sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon chili powder

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with pepper. In a large skillet, brown chicken in oil on both sides. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; pour over chicken. Cover and cook until a thermometer reads 165°, 7-10 minutes. Freeze option: Cool chicken; transfer to a freezer container and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Cover and microwave on high until heated through, 8-10 minutes, stirring once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 473mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 35g protein.

CROCK-POT APPLESAUCE CHICKEN



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A 3 or 4 quart crockpot is the best size for this, but I have a 6 quart. If your pot cooks fast, err on the lower end of cooking time. From the website A Year of Crockpoting

Provided by SweetSueAl

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 6h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 frozen chicken breast halves (or thighs)
1 1/2 cups applesauce
1 tablespoon dried onion flakes (or 1 yellow onion, chopped finely(my choice)
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Steps:

  • Put the frozen chicken pieces into your crockpot.
  • Add the onion (if you are using the dried onion, wait and add it to the applesauce).
  • In a bowl, mix the applesauce, vinegar, garlic, and spices together. Pour on top of the chicken.
  • Cover and cook on low for 5-7 hours, or on high for 3-4.
  • Serve with rice or noodles.

APPLESAUCE BARBECUE CHICKEN



Applesauce Barbecue Chicken image

Make and share this Applesauce Barbecue Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by morgainegeiser

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
2/3 cup chunky applesauce
2/3 cup spicy barbecue sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon chili powder

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with pepper.
  • In a large skillet, brown chicken in oil on both sides.
  • In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; pour over chicken.
  • Cover and cook 7-10 minutes longer.

VERMONT MAPLE-GLAZED FREE RANGE CHICKEN WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES, POTATO PANCAKES AND APPLESAUCE



Vermont Maple-Glazed Free Range Chicken with Roasted Vegetables, Potato Pancakes and Applesauce image

Provided by Food Network

Time 3h25m

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 whole roasting chicken, (freerange birds are always tastier)
2 large carrots --peeled and cut into 1- inch pieces
2 ribs of celery--cut into linch pieces
1 large onion, or 2 small ones-- peeled and cut into eighths
1 can of chicken broth
1/2 cup of real Vermont maple syrup
1 tablespoon chopped thyme-- dry is good, fresh is better
salt and pepper
1 pound russet potatoes, peeled and soaked in salted water
1 egg
1 small red onion, fine dice
3/4 cup flour
Salt
White pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
Canola oil for sauteing
6 Cortland apples, peeled, cored and diced
3 tablespoons of granulated sugar
1/4 cup water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F
  • Once you've prepared all of your vegetables, toss them together with the thyme and some salt and pepper. Put the veggies into a 2-inch deep roasting pan.
  • Wash the bird inside and out and dry with a towel. Sprinkle it all over with salt and pepper. Rub a couple of teaspoons of olive oil all over the skin. Place it on top of the vegetables. Put it into the oven.
  • Pour the stock and syrup into a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and reduce it by half: Use this mixture to baste the chicken generously and frequently.
  • While the chicken is cooking, make the pancakes and the applesauce.
  • Grate the potatoes in the food processor. Put them in a bowl and add the egg and onion. Mix slightly. Add the flour and mix some more, but not too much. Add the salt and white pepper and olive oil. Mix a little more.
  • Heat the Canola oil in a nonstick pan. When it starts to smoke a little, add one sixth of the mixture. Turn down the heat to medium. When the potatoes start to brown around the edges, flip them over and cook for almost 3 to 4 minutes more. Repeat until you are out of batter. You may hold these warm and put them in the oven just before you sit down for dinner
  • Cook the apples on the stovetop with a little water and the sugar. When soft, mash with a potato masher or puree in the food processor for a smoother sauce.
  • FINISHING UP AND SERVING:
  • You will know that the chicken is done when the leg moves somewhat freely and the juices are running clear between the breast and the thigh. Take it out of the oven, move it to the cutting board and allow it to rest for 20 minutes.
  • While the bird is resting, spoon the veggies into a serving dish and keep warm. Put the roasting pan with the cooking juices on the stove and add 1/2 cup of white wine. Reduce all of this together just a little and pass in a pitcher with the chicken. Carve the chicken into large pieces; cut the pancake into wedges. Top with warm applesauce. Serve all family style and enjoy.
  • For a quicker dinner you may roast a whole cut up chicken, basting all pieces in the same manner. You will have to cut the vegetables into smaller pieces so that they are done when the chicken is

CURRY CHICKEN WITH APPLESAUCE



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If you are a curry lover, then this is a recipe that you will really like. The sauce can be made a day ahead and chilled, just rewarm on top of the stove, and add in the chicken, peas, sour cream and coconut milk, simmer and serve. Actually, the sauce is even better if prepared a day ahead as the flavors will intensify. You can also make this with skin on or off chicken pieces, but increase the cooking time.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Curries

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/4 cup oil (or more as needed, use vegetable or Canola oil, not olive oil)
2 large onions, chopped
1/4 cup minced fresh ginger (can use 1-2 teaspoons ginger powder)
1 -2 tablespoon chopped fresh garlic
3 -4 tablespoons curry powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup plain yogurt
3 tablespoons tomato paste
3 cups chicken broth
1 cup sweetened applesauce
salt and pepper
7 -8 boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into slices, or chopped)
1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk

Steps:

  • In a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat.
  • Add onions; sauté for about 10 minute.
  • Add in ginger and garlic; sauté for 1 minute.
  • Add in curry powder, cumin and cinnamon; sauté for 1 minute just to release flavors.
  • Add in flour, yogurt and tomato paste, whisking until sauce is smooth (about 1 minute).
  • Add in broth and applesauce; bring to a boil, reduce heat, simmer until the sauce thickens slightly, stirring occasionally (about 35 minutes).
  • Add in chicken and peas to the sauce; simmer until the chicken is cooked through (about 10-15 minutes).
  • Add in sour cream and coconut milk; reduce heat to medium-low, stir until the sauce thickens enough to coat a wooden spoon (about 3-4 minutes).
  • Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 476.9, Fat 21.7, SaturatedFat 9.1, Cholesterol 93.6, Sodium 635.3, Carbohydrate 30.5, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 8.1, Protein 40.9

APPLESAUCE CHICKEN



APPLESAUCE CHICKEN image

Categories     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 chicken breasts
1 tbsp. dried onion or 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
1.5 cups applesauce
1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
2 minced garlic cloves
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/3 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Steps:

  • Put chicken in slow cooker. Add onion (if dried wait and add to applesauce). In bowl mix applesauce, vinegar, garlic and spices together. Pour over chicken. Cook 5-7 hrs low

BAKED CHICKEN WITH APPLESAUCE STUFFING



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The applesauce stuffing is a very nice change, and oh so moist and flavorful. You can also do this with pork chops if you like.

Provided by ROLANSRECIPES

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 cups dry bread crumbs
1 onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, diced
1 (16 ounce) jar applesauce
1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
2 tablespoons dried parsley
1 tablespoon dried rosemary
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon dried sage
salt and pepper to taste
1 (4 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces
¾ cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a 9x13 inch baking pan with cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, mix the bread crumbs, onion, celery, applesauce, and broth. Season with parsley, rosemary, thyme, sage, salt, and pepper. Transfer to the baking dish. Arrange chicken pieces in the dish so they are partially covered with the stuffing. Drizzle with butter. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake 1 hour in the preheated oven. Remove foil, and continue baking 30 minutes, until chicken juices run clear and stuffing is lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 796.2 calories, Carbohydrate 67.3 g, Cholesterol 144 mg, Fat 39 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 42.3 g, SaturatedFat 16.8 g, Sodium 1051.1 mg, Sugar 11.7 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right apples: For the best flavor, use a sweet variety of apples, such as Honeycrisp, Gala, or Fuji.
  • Peel and core the apples: This is an important step to ensure that the applesauce is smooth and free of any unwanted bits of skin or core.
  • Cook the applesauce until it reaches your desired consistency: Some people prefer a chunky applesauce, while others prefer it to be smooth. Cook the applesauce for a longer period of time if you want it to be thicker.
  • Add spices and seasonings to taste: Cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and ginger are all popular spices that can be added to applesauce. You can also add a pinch of salt to balance out the sweetness of the apples.
  • Serve the applesauce warm or cold: Applesauce can be served warm as a side dish, or it can be chilled and served as a dessert. It can also be used as a filling for pies, tarts, and other baked goods.

Conclusion:

Applesauce chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of sweet applesauce and savory chicken is a classic flavor combination that is sure to please everyone at the table. Applesauce chicken can be served with a variety of side dishes, such as mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables. It can also be used as a filling for sandwiches or wraps.

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