APPLE-BUTTER BARBECUED ROASTED CHICKEN

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I love cooking so much I sometimes think of recipes in my sleep and wake up to write them down! This dream-inspired dish is my family's favorite way to eat chicken. -Holly Kilbel, Akron, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 roasting chicken (6 to 7 pounds)
1 can (11-1/2 ounces) unsweetened apple juice
1/2 cup apple butter
1/4 cup barbecue sauce

Steps:

  • Combine the salt, garlic powder, pepper and cayenne; sprinkle over chicken., Prepare grill for indirect heat, using a drip pan. Pour half of the apple juice into another container and save for another use. With a can opener, poke additional holes in the top of the can. Holding the chicken with legs pointed down, lower chicken over the can so it fills the body cavity. Place chicken on grill rack over drip pan. , Grill, covered, over indirect medium heat for 1-1/2-2 hours or until a thermometer reads 180°. Combine apple butter and barbecue sauce; baste chicken occasionally during the last 30 minutes. Remove chicken from grill; cover and let stand for 10 minutes. Remove chicken from can before carving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 441 calories, Fat 24g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 134mg cholesterol, Sodium 489mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 43g protein.

gaming shepon
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I added a bit of cayenne pepper to the sauce for a little extra kick. It was delicious!


nkululeko mwelase
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I made this recipe exactly as written and it turned out perfectly. The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious.


Lastik 911
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The chicken is fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce is amazing.


Hibibul Rehman
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the apple butter sauce.


MD Rina
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This recipe is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables. The apple butter sauce is sweet and tangy, and the chicken is tender and juicy.


Srabonto Saha rudro
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I made this recipe in my slow cooker and it turned out great. The chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was delicious.


Alexander Leonov
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. The apple butter sauce is the perfect way to add flavor to leftover chicken.


Adnan Adnanshar
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the unique flavor of the apple butter sauce.


Lucille Kalisti
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I served this recipe over mashed potatoes and it was a perfect comfort food meal.


Muhammad Bilal Hassan
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This recipe is a bit sweet for my taste, so I reduced the amount of apple butter in the sauce. It was still delicious.


najmul mia
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I added a bit of cayenne pepper to the sauce for a little extra kick. It was delicious!


Colleen Landrum
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I made this recipe with boneless, skinless chicken breasts and it turned out great. The cooking time was a bit shorter, but the chicken was still cooked through.


Shazia Shahid
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I made this recipe exactly as written and it turned out perfectly. The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious.


Coco Pretty CC
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The chicken is fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce is amazing.


Johns Johns
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I love the combination of flavors in this recipe. The apple butter, Dijon mustard, and brown sugar create a delicious glaze for the chicken.


emily stone
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover apple butter. The chicken and sauce are both delicious, and the dish is easy to make.


Onyeka Obi
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the apple butter sauce. The chicken was also cooked perfectly.


Johane Oduignal
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This apple butter chicken recipe is a keeper! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the apple butter sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.