Best 7 Apple Bbq Sauce For Chicken Recipes

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If you're looking for a sweet, tangy, and smoky sauce to slather on your chicken, look no further than apple BBQ sauce. This delectable sauce is made with a combination of apples, vinegar, brown sugar, and spices, and it's perfect for grilling, baking, or roasting chicken. In this article, we'll provide you with the best recipe for apple BBQ sauce for chicken, along with some tips on how to make the most of this versatile sauce.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

APPLE BARBECUE CHICKEN



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My husband and I had just moved to Dallas when I first made this recipe. Everything was new-new city, new home-but this dish felt familiar and comforting. -Darla Andrews, Schertz, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 chicken drumsticks
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 bottle (18 ounces) sweet and spicy barbecue sauce
2 cups applesauce
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon chili powder

Steps:

  • Sprinkle drumsticks with pepper. In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Brown drumsticks in batches; drain. Remove from pan., Add remaining ingredients to pan, stirring to combine. Return chicken to pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 20-25 minutes or until chicken is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 501 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 95mg cholesterol, Sodium 949mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (50g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

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.

APPLESAUCE BARBEQUE SAUCE



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Applesauce gives this sauce a nice thick texture that coats well on meat. It has a sweet spicy flavor that is excellent on chicken or pork. It may also be canned in sterile containers for later use, or for giving as gifts.

Provided by YULANDA_US

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     BBQ Sauce Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 28

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup applesauce
½ cup ketchup
2 cups unpacked brown sugar
6 tablespoons lemon juice
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a saucepan over medium heat, mix applesauce, ketchup, brown sugar, lemon juice, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and cinnamon. Bring mixture to a boil. Remove from heat, and cool completely. Use to baste the meat of your choice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 48.5 calories, Carbohydrate 12.6 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 92.4 mg, Sugar 12 g

APPLESAUCE BARBECUE CHICKEN



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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.

APPLE BROWN SUGAR BBQ SAUCE



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     condiment

Time 25m

Yield 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup ketchup
1 cup dark brown sugar
1/2 cup applesauce
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup apple juice
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 Gala apples, diced fine

Steps:

  • Add the ketchup, sugar, applesauce, vinegar, apple juice, garlic powder, ground ginger, liquid smoke, onion powder, salt and apples to a medium saucepot and set over medium heat. Stir and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes to reduce, then remove from the heat. Puree the sauce until smooth. Serve warm or cool and store refrigerated in an airtight container.

APPLE BBQ SAUCE CHICKEN WINGS



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Make and share this Apple BBQ Sauce Chicken Wings recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef 52Jimh

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup ketchup
1/4 cup apple juice
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup soy sauce
3/4 teaspoon white pepper
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/3 cup peeled apple
1/4 cup onion
2 teaspoons green peppers
1 tablespoon pepper
1 tablespoon paprika
2 tablespoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F.
  • Combine first 6 ingredients and process the apple, onion, and green pepper in a food processor. Place all ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes.
  • While the sauce is heating up,place all the Rub ingredients in a bowl and stir together with a spoon. Rub chicken wings on all sides with the spice mixture.
  • Arrange chicken wings in a pan that you have lined with foil and sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes.
  • After wings have baked for 15 minutes, remove from oven, pour sauce over the wings making sure they are coated on all sides and return to oven.
  • Bake for 20 more minutes turning occasionally (every 4 to 5 minutes) so that they are well coated.
  • Remove from oven and enjoy!

SLOW COOKER BACON-WRAPPED APPLE BBQ CHICKEN RECIPE



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This Slow Cooker Bacon Wrapped Apple BBQ Chicken is so quick, delicious, and full of flavor.

Provided by Camille Beckstrand

Categories     Main Course

Time 6h10m

Number Of Ingredients 5

½ cup BBQ Sauce
2 gala apples (peeled and grated)
1 lemon (juiced)
8 strips bacon
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Steps:

  • In small bowl, combine BBQ sauce with grated apple and juice from one lemon.
  • Wrap 2 pieces of bacon around each chicken breast.
  • Place wrapped chicken breasts in slow cooker and pour BBQ mixture over the chicken.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263 kcal, Carbohydrate 30 g, Protein 25 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 74 mg, Sodium 503 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 22 g, ServingSize 1 serving

Tips:

  • For a smoky flavor, grill the chicken over medium heat for 15-20 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
  • If you don't have a grill, you can also bake the chicken in a preheated oven at 400°F for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through.
  • The apple BBQ sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
  • You can use any type of chicken for this recipe, such as breasts, thighs, or wings.
  • If you want a thicker sauce, you can simmer it over low heat for 30 minutes, or until it has reached the desired consistency.

Conclusion:

This apple BBQ sauce is the perfect finishing touch for any chicken dish. It's sweet, tangy, and smoky, with a hint of apple flavor. Whether you're grilling, baking, or frying your chicken, this sauce is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy way to dress up your chicken, give this apple BBQ sauce a try. You won't be disappointed!

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