Best 7 Apple Bacon Baked Chicken Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary delight that harmoniously blends the sweet and savory flavors of apples, bacon, and chicken. This dish is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a vibrant and colorful addition to your dinner table. The tender chicken is infused with the smoky essence of bacon and the natural sweetness of apples, creating a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving for more. With its ease of preparation and the minimal ingredients required, this recipe is a perfect choice for both novice and experienced cooks alike. So let's embark on a culinary journey and discover the best recipe for apple bacon baked chicken, a dish that is sure to impress and satisfy even the most discerning palate.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

BAKED APPLES AND BACON



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 strips applewood smoked bacon
4 to 6 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves only
3 medium Golden Delicious apples
Extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons superfine sugar
Baby arugula

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Arrange the bacon on a sheet tray, sprinkle with some of the thyme and bake until crispy, about 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Slice the apples horizontally to create 5 to 6 cross sections of the apple. On a separate sheet tray lined with a silpat or parchment paper lay the apples out in a single layer and drizzle with a little olive oil. Sprinkle a little sugar and thyme on each slice then bake in the oven until the apples begin to dehydrate and sugar has melted and caramelized, about 8 to 10 minutes
  • To serve, lay the apple and bacon slices, alternating, in a long overlapping line on a serving platter. Or, break the bacon pieces in half and reassemble the apple slices back together, placing crispy bacon pieces in between each slice. Garnish with arugula and serve.

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

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.

BACON-WRAPPED CHICKEN IN THE OVEN



Bacon-Wrapped Chicken in the Oven image

Chicken wrapped in bacon... Goes well with corn, probably other vegetables or bread, too.

Provided by Zachary Hensler

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Baked and Roasted     Breasts

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

¼ cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon onion powder
4 (4 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 (16 ounce) package bacon
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Mix brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, pepper, salt, and onion powder together in a small bowl. Rub 1/2 of the spice mix over chicken breasts.
  • Wrap each breast with 2 to 4 slices of bacon, depending on size. Place in a baking dish and sprinkle remaining spice mix over top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bacon is crispy and chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 25 to 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Serve topped with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385.1 calories, Carbohydrate 15.2 g, Cholesterol 105.6 mg, Fat 18.4 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 37.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 1212.4 mg, Sugar 13.6 g

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

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.

APPLE-BACON EGG BAKE



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I wanted an inexpensive, healthy egg dish for Sunday brunch, so I came up with this recipe. It's hearty and delicious, and the apples give it a slight sweetness. -Nancy Miller, Bettendorf, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 45m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 large eggs
1 small apple, diced
3/4 cup frozen O'Brien potatoes, thawed
1/3 cup 2% milk
1/3 cup sour cream
1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
3 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled, divided
Dash salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat the eggs. Stir in the apple, hash browns, milk, sour cream, 3 tablespoons cheese, 1 tablespoon bacon, salt and pepper. , Pour into two 2-cup baking dishes coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and bacon. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts :

BAKED APPLE CHICKEN



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Make and share this Baked Apple Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Parsley

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs (can use breasts or a combo of parts)
1 cup apple cider, can use apple juice
1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon tarragon
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1 apple, peeled, cored and chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350. Lightly grease/spray a casserole.
  • Arrange chicken pieces in the casserole dish.
  • Place all remaining ingredients in a bowl and mix well; pour evenly over the chicken.
  • Bake at 350 until chicken juices run clear; about 40-50 minutes, depending on the chicken parts you are using.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155.3, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 94.5, Sodium 129.7, Carbohydrate 5, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 3, Protein 22.7

APPLE BACON CHEDDAR BAKE



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Make and share this Apple Bacon Cheddar Bake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by VctrnRse

Categories     Breakfast

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb bacon, fried crisp, crumbled
3 cups apples, sliced
2 tablespoons sugar
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
2 cups biscuit mix
2 cups milk
5 eggs

Steps:

  • Mix apples with the sugar and layer in rows into a 13x9 pan. Cover the apples with cheese and sprinkle with bacon. Beat remaining ingredients together. Pour evenly over apples, cheese, and bacon. Bake at 375 F for 35-40 minutes until lightly browned. Serve warm. Serves 8.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 623.7, Fat 45, SaturatedFat 18, Cholesterol 209.6, Sodium 1105.1, Carbohydrate 32.4, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 11.9, Protein 22.1

Tips:

  • To ensure your chicken is cooked evenly, use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature has reached 165°F (74°C) before removing it from the oven.
  • For a crispier chicken skin, pat the chicken dry with paper towels before seasoning and cooking. You can also increase the oven temperature to 425°F (220°C) for the last 10 minutes of cooking.
  • If you don't have apple cider vinegar, you can substitute white vinegar or lemon juice. However, apple cider vinegar will give the chicken a slightly sweeter flavor.
  • If you don't have fresh thyme, you can use 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme. However, fresh thyme will give the chicken a more flavorful taste.
  • Serve the chicken with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a simple salad.

Conclusion:

Apple bacon baked chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the bacon and apples add a sweet and savory flavor. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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