Best 20 Apple Chicken Recipes

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Are you looking for a delightful and unique culinary experience? Look no further than the tantalizing combination of apples and chicken. This article presents a journey into the realm of delectable recipes that blend the sweet and savory flavors of these two ingredients. Discover how apples can transform a simple chicken dish into a symphony of tastes, textures, and aromas. From classic comfort food to innovative gourmet creations, get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave your taste buds craving more.

Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN AND APPLE CURRY



Chicken and Apple Curry image

A simple apple-curry butter sauce adds a delicious flavor to traditional baked chicken.

Provided by CHRISTYJ

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons butter
2 small onion, chopped
2 apples - peeled, cored and finely chopped
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon curry powder
8 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 cup hot chicken broth
1 cup milk
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Saute apple and onion in butter or margarine until tender. Add curry powder and saute 1 minute more. Add flour and continue to cook 1 minute longer. Add stock or broth and milk; stir well.
  • Salt and pepper chicken breasts to taste and lay in a single layer in a 9x13 inch (or larger) baking dish. Pour sauce mixture over chicken breasts and bake in preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, until chicken is done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.7 calories, Carbohydrate 14.2 g, Cholesterol 110.6 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 38.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 321.9 mg, Sugar 7.9 g

APPLE STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST



Apple Stuffed Chicken Breast image

This is a great dish for the fall. Golden Delicious, Granny Smith, Newtown Pippin, Rome Beauty and/or Winesap apples may be used.

Provided by Behr

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Skillet

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
½ cup chopped apple
2 tablespoons shredded Cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon Italian-style dried bread crumbs
1 tablespoon butter
¼ cup dry white wine
¼ cup water
1 tablespoon water
1 ½ teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • Combine apple, cheese, and bread crumbs. Set aside.
  • Flatten chicken breasts between sheets of waxed paper to 1/4 inch thickness. Divide apple mixture between chicken breasts, and roll up each breast. Secure with toothpicks.
  • Melt butter or margarine in a 7 inch skillet over medium heat. Brown stuffed chicken breasts. Add wine and 1/4 cup water. Cover. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink.
  • Transfer chicken to a serving platter. Combine 1 tablespoon water and cornstarch; stir into juices in pan. Cook and stir until thickened. Pour gravy over chicken, and garnish with parsley. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139.4 calories, Carbohydrate 4.9 g, Cholesterol 46.2 mg, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 119.6 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

APPLE CHICKEN SALAD



Apple Chicken Salad image

Now that my six children are grown, I make lots of small-portion meals. This tasty salad is one of my favorite recipes because it's colorful, a little different and it contains healthy ingredients.-Anne Stevens, Lake Charles, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 medium apple, chopped
1 cup diced cooked chicken
2 to 4 tablespoons regular or light mayonnaise
2 tablespoons diced green pepper
1 teaspoon chopped pimientos
Dash dried rosemary, crushed
Dash lemon-pepper seasoning
Lettuce leaf

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine first seven ingredients. Chill until ready to serve. Place lettuce leaf on a serving plate and top with the chilled chicken salad.

Nutrition Facts :

APPLE HONEY GLAZED CHICKEN



Apple Honey Glazed Chicken image

This is my favorite chicken recipe. Everyone in my family loves this recipe and it is super easy!

Provided by efisher

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ cup apple jelly
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Mix apple jelly, honey, mustard, cinnamon, and salt together in a bowl. Brush chicken breasts with glaze.
  • Place glazed chicken breasts on the preheated grill; cook, occasionally brushing chicken with more glaze, until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252.2 calories, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 2.7 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 23.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 440.9 mg, Sugar 29.8 g

SUNDAY ROAST CHICKEN WITH APPLE AND HERB STUFFING



Sunday Roast Chicken With Apple and Herb Stuffing image

With it's crisp skin, light, juicy stuffing of onion, apple, herbs, and lemon zest, and accompaniment of rich gravy,this is hard to beat!

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 -5 sprigs parsley
3 -5 sprigs thyme
1 (3 1/2-4 lb) broiler-fryer chickens, with giblets reserved for stock (recipe follows)
1/2 lemon, sliced (optional)
1/2 onion, sliced (optional)
4 tablespoons butter, softened (or margarine)
2 tablespoons butter (or margarine)
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 cooking apple, peeled, cored, and grated
1 cup fresh white breadcrumbs (or whole wheat, rye, etc.)
1 small egg, beaten
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1 grated lemon, zest of
salt and black pepper
2 teaspoons flour
1 1/4 cups giblet chicken stock or 1 1/4 cups vegetable stock

Steps:

  • Make the apple and herb stuffing: Melt the butter in a saucepan, add the onion, and cook gently for a few minutes, until softened.
  • Remove from the heat, leave to cool slightly, then stir in the apple, bread crumbs, egg,parsley, thyme, lemon zest, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Leave to cool completely.
  • Put the parsley and thyme sprigs into the cavity of the chicken, add the lemon and onion, if using, and season with black pepper.
  • Truss the chicken if desired.
  • Spoon the stuffing into the neck end of the chicken, secure the skin flap over the stuffing with a smalll skewer, and pat into a rounded shape.
  • Put any leftover stuffing into a small ovenproof dish.
  • Rub the softened butter over the chicken breast and season with salt and pepper.
  • Place the chicken, breast side down, in a roasting pan.
  • Cook in a 375* oven for about 1 1/2-2 hours.
  • Turn the chicken over when lightly browned.
  • Continue cooking, basting every 20 minutes.
  • Cook any leftover stuffing with the chicken for the last 40 minutes of cooking time.
  • Test the chicken: insert a skewer into the thigh-the juices will run clear when the chicken is cooked.
  • Transfer to a warmed serving platter and keep warm while you make the gravy.
  • Remove the stuffing from the neck cavity and transfer to a serving dish with any leftover stuffing.
  • Carve the chicken and serve with the gravy.
  • Gravy: Tilt the roasting pan, and spoon off all but 1 tbls.
  • of the fat that rises to the surface, leaving behind the cooking juices.
  • Put the roasting pan on top of the stove.
  • Add the flour and cook over medium heat for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly with a whisk or metal spoon to dissolve any browned bits on the bottom of the pan.
  • Pour in the stock and bring to a boil, stirring constantly until the gravy thickens.
  • Simmer for 2 minutes, then taste for seasoning.
  • Strain into a warmed gravy boat and serve immediately.
  • Giblet Stock: In a stockpot or large saucepan, cook the giblets until lightly browned.
  • Stir in 1 quart water.
  • Bring to a boil, skimming off any scum that forms on the surface.
  • Add 1-2 quartered unpeeled onions, 1 chopped carrot, 1 chopped celery stalk, 1 bouquet garni, and a few black peppercorns.
  • Simmer for about 1 hour.
  • Cool, cover, and keep in the fridge for 3 days or freeze for 3 months.
  • Strain before use.

CHICKEN APPLE SAUSAGE WITH CABBAGE



Chicken Apple Sausage with Cabbage image

This is a great cold weather meal, although it's delicious anytime of the year.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ teaspoons butter
1 teaspoon olive oil
4 links chicken and apple sausage
1 onion, sliced
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
3 cloves garlic, crushed
3 cups apple cider or apple juice
1 pound small Yukon Gold potatoes, scrubbed but not peeled
1 ½ pounds finely shredded green cabbage
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, for garnish
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • Combine butter and olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat; add sausages and cook until browned on all sides, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Stir onion, pinch of salt, and pinch of pepper in with the sausages. Cook and stir until onions are slightly translucent and caramelized, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir garlic into sausage mixture; cook and stir for 30 seconds.
  • Pour apple cider into sausage mixture; increase heat to medium-high and stir in potatoes. Bring to a simmer.
  • Pour cabbage over top of sausage mixture and reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove sausages and potatoes from the Dutch oven and set aside.
  • Increase heat to high, simmer liquid until thick and reduced by half, about 5 minutes.
  • Return potatoes and sausages to the Dutch oven and remove from heat. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with mustard and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440.5 calories, Carbohydrate 63.5 g, Cholesterol 108 mg, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 7.1 g, Protein 17.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 706.2 mg, Sugar 29.4 g

AUTUMN APPLE CHICKEN



Autumn Apple Chicken image

I'd just been apple picking and wanted to bake something new with the bounty. I decided on apple chicken by throwing them in the slow cooker with some barbecue sauce. The dish fills my whole house with the most delicious smell. -Caitlyn Hauser, Brookline, New Hampshire

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h50m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon canola oil
4 bone-in chicken thighs (about 1-1/2 pounds), skin removed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 medium Fuji or Gala apples, coarsely chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/3 cup barbecue sauce
1/4 cup apple cider or juice
1 tablespoon honey

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Brown chicken thighs on both sides; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker; top with apples., Add onion to same skillet; cook and stir over medium heat 2-3 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in barbecue sauce, apple cider and honey; increase heat to medium-high. Cook 1 minute, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Pour over chicken and apples. Cook, covered, on low 3-1/2 to 4-1/2 hours or until chicken is tender.Freeze option: Freeze cooled chicken mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a covered saucepan, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 87mg cholesterol, Sodium 456mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHICKEN & APPLE SALAD WITH GREENS



Chicken & Apple Salad with Greens image

My favorite memory of eating this dish was when my mom made it for lunch on weekends when we were home from school and could have something other than "brown bag" lunches. Happy memories of childhood and late summer days just make this salad extra special. -Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

VINAIGRETTE:
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon curry powder, optional
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
SALAD:
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
2 medium apples, chopped
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
10 cups torn mixed salad greens
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk the vinaigrette ingredients until blended. Add chicken, apples and onion; toss to coat. Just before serving, place greens on a large serving plate; top with chicken mixture. Sprinkle with walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 calories, Fat 19g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 549mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

EASY APPLE-STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS



Easy Apple-Stuffed Chicken Breasts image

The tart taste of apples and cheddar cheese season these quick, juicy chicken breasts from Betty Muir in Atlanta, Georgia. "They're so easy and simply delicious," she says.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup chopped peeled apple
2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon dry bread crumbs
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
1/4 cup unsweetened apple juice
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon butter, melted
3/4 teaspoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon cold water
1/8 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the apple, cheese, bread crumbs, salt and pepper. Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness; top with apple mixture. Roll up and secure with toothpicks. , Place in an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Pour apple juice and water over chicken; brush with butter. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Discard toothpicks. , Transfer pan juices to a saucepan; bring to a boil. Combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; stir into pan. Cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Pour over chicken. Sprinkle with paprika.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 101mg cholesterol, Sodium 494mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

APPLE CHICKEN CURRY



Apple Chicken Curry image

When she was in college, my daughter introduced me to curry dishes. Now we love the aroma of apples simmering with chicken, curry and coconut milk. -Dawn Elliott, Greenville, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 1 pound)
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
1 small onion, halved and thinly sliced
3 teaspoons curry powder
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 medium Granny Smith apples, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 cup frozen peas
1 cup light coconut milk
2 cups hot cooked brown rice

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown chicken on both sides; remove from pan., Add red pepper and onion to skillet; cook and stir 5 minutes. Stir in curry powder and garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in apples, peas, coconut milk and remaining salt., Return chicken to pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 8-10 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 170°. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435 calories, Fat 17g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 550mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic exchanges

APPLE CHICKEN



Apple Chicken image

Nummy fall dish, be sure to use apples that keep their shape when cooked, such as golden delicious. adapted from Canadian Living mag.

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 apples, unpeeled,cored and thickly sliced
1 onion, sliced
1/2 cup apple cider or 1/2 cup apple juice
1 1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon cornstarch

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with thyme, salt and pepper.
  • In large frypan, heat half of the oil over medium high heat; brown chicken all over.
  • Transfer to plate.
  • Add remaining oil to frypan.
  • Cook apples and onion, stirring occasionsally, until golden, about 5 minutes.
  • Add apple cider, bring to boil, stirring and scraping up brown bits from pan.
  • Return chicken to frypan.
  • Cover and cook over medium low heat, turning once, until no longer pink inside, about 7 minutes.
  • Transfer chicken to serving platter.
  • Whisk vinegar with cornstarch; whisk into frypan and cook, stirring, until glossy and thickened, about 1 minute.
  • Pour over chicken.

CHICKEN WITH APPLE CREAM SAUCE



Chicken with Apple Cream Sauce image

Topping chicken with an apple cream sauce is unique and delicious way to serve it. We think the sauce is absolutely wonderful.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 cup apple juice
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown the chicken in oil over medium heat for 4 minutes on each side. Combine the apple juice, lemon juice, rosemary, salt and pepper; pour over chicken. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°. Remove chicken and keep warm. , Combine cornstarch and cream until smooth; gradually stir into cooking liquid in skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add parsley. Return chicken to skillet and heat through. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353 calories, Fat 18g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 135mg cholesterol, Sodium 391mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 35g protein.

APPLE CRANBERRY CHICKEN SALAD



Apple Cranberry Chicken Salad image

At home in Salem, Oregon, Christine Vaught packs her chunky and nutritious salad with crunchy apple and celery, dried cranberries, blue cheese and almonds for a wonderful blend of tastes and textures. HEALTHY OUTLOOK Using fat-free instead of regular mayonnaise in this chicken salad slashes nearly 30 g fat per serving! That makes room in the recipe for tasty bacon, blue cheese and almonds.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
1 celery rib, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped red apple
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup fat-free mayonnaise
2 lettuce leaves
1 bacon strip, cooked and crumbled
2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese
2 tablespoons chopped almonds

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the chicken, celery, apple and cranberries. Stir in mayonnaise. Serve on lettuce; sprinkle with bacon, blue cheese and almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 572mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHICKEN SAUSAGE PATTIES WITH APPLE AND SAGE



Chicken Sausage Patties with Apple and Sage image

Categories     Chicken     Apple     Sausage     Fall     Grill/Barbecue     Sage     Gourmet

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb ground chicken breast
1 small Golden Delicious or Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored, and shredded (3/4 cup)
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh sage
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 large egg, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • Prepare grill for cooking.
  • Stir together all ingredients in a large bowl until combined well.
  • Form rounded 3/4 cups of sausage mixture into 2-inch-diameter patties using moistened hands. When fire is medium-hot (you can hold your hand 5 inches above rack 3 to 4 seconds), grill patties on lightly oiled grill rack, turning once, until cooked through, about 6 minutes.

SKILLET APPLE CIDER CHICKEN



Skillet Apple Cider Chicken image

This skillet apple cider chicken is a great fall recipe. Serve with egg noodles.

Provided by Jeff

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Thigh Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 skinless, boneless chicken thighs
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 slices bacon
1 onion, sliced
2 cups chicken broth, divided
2 cups apple cider, divided
2 apples - peeled, cored, and sliced
4 sage leaves
2 sprigs fresh thyme
4 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Season chicken thighs with salt and set aside.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until browned on both sides, 7 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
  • Place bacon into the skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and drain excess grease from the skillet.
  • Add onion to the skillet and cook over medium heat until soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Pour in 1 cup chicken broth and 1 cup apple cider. Cook until reduced by 1/2, about 10 minutes. Add cooked bacon, apples, sage, and thyme; let simmer for 2 minutes. Add remaining chicken broth and cider.
  • Return chicken to the pan, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook and stir until chicken thighs are no longer pink in the centers, about 15 minutes.
  • Transfer chicken to a serving platter. Remove the pan from heat and add butter, swirling to combine with sauce. Pour over chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395.2 calories, Carbohydrate 19.7 g, Cholesterol 103.4 mg, Fat 24.4 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 23.6 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 1117.9 mg, Sugar 15.5 g

APPLE CHICKEN STEW



Apple Chicken Stew image

My husband and I enjoy visiting the apple orchards in nearby Nebraska City. We always make sure to buy extra cider to use in this sensational slow-cooked stew. -Carol Mathias, Lincoln, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h35m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 15

1-1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
1-1/2 pounds potatoes (about 4 medium), cut into 3/4-inch pieces
4 medium carrots, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 medium red onion, halved and sliced
1 celery rib, thinly sliced
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 bay leaf
1 large tart apple, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1-1/4 cups apple cider or juice
Minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Mix first 4 ingredients. In a 5-qt. slow cooker, layer vegetables; sprinkle with half the salt mixture., Toss chicken with oil and remaining salt mixture. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown chicken in batches. Add to slow cooker. Top with bay leaf and apple. Add vinegar and cider., Cook, covered, on high 3 to 3-1/2 hours, until chicken is no longer pink and vegetables are tender. Discard bay leaf. Stir before serving. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 533mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CRUNCHY CHICKEN APPLE SALAD SANDWICHES



Crunchy Chicken Apple Salad Sandwiches image

This is a great sandwich to have for a light lunch , even kids will like it. I found this in a Canadian living mag. last year and just found the recipe again in a box of papers. Hope that you enjoy it as much as I did.

Provided by bigbadbrenda

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 12 square, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 boneless chicken breast, skin removed
1/4 cup finely diced peeled apple
1 green onion, finely diced
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon curry powder (optional)
salt and pepper
6 slices bread
2 tablespoons butter, softened

Steps:

  • Pour water in pan to 3/4 in and bring to simmer.
  • Add chicken , cover and poach over med/low heat for about 12 -15 minutes.
  • Put on a plate and refrigerate till cool enough to handle. Then finely dice.
  • In a bowl stir all remaining ingredients including the chicken.
  • Butter the bread with the softened butter and spread 1 slice with the mixture. Top with remaining slice of bread. Trim the crust and cut the sandwich into triangles or squares for little hands.
  • If you want to make ahead , place on a baking sheet and cover with a damp cloth and cover tightly with plastic wrap for up to 24 hours.

APPLE-GLAZED CHICKEN THIGHS



Apple-Glazed Chicken Thighs image

My "pickatarian" child is choosy but willing to eat this chicken glazed with apple juice and thyme. I dish it up with mashed potatoes and green beans. -Kerry Picard, Spokane, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 boneless skinless chicken thighs (1-1/2 pounds)
3/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 cup unsweetened apple juice
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with seasoned salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown chicken on both sides. Remove from pan., Add juice and thyme to skillet. Bring to a boil, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan; cook until liquid is reduced by half. Return chicken to pan; cook, covered, over medium heat 3-4 minutes longer or until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 170°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 255mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHICKEN AND APPLE SAUSAGE PATTIES



Chicken and Apple Sausage Patties image

These sausage patties are great with eggs or pancakes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Yield Makes 16 patties

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for cooking sausage
1 small onion, finely diced
2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 pound ground chicken
1/3 cup fresh sage leaves, shredded
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 pinch cinnamon

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a small saute pan over medium heat, and cook onion until translucent and soft, about 3 minutes. Add apples and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Let cool.
  • Combine chicken with onion-apple mixture and remaining ingredients, mixing with your hands. Form into 1 1/2-inch-round patties, and chill until ready to use.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Heat a little oil in a medium ovenproof saute pan, and brown patties over medium-low heat 2 minutes on each side; transfer pan to oven, and bake until cooked through, about 10 minutes.

APPLE STUFFED CHICKEN



Apple Stuffed Chicken image

A friend served this chicken when we were over for dinner, and we enjoyed it so much I asked for the recipe. There are many chicken farms in this area, so I'm always on the lookout for new chicken recipes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 package (6 ounces) chicken-flavored stuffing mix
1 broiler/fryer chicken (3-1/2 to 4 pounds)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup chopped peeled apple
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup raisins
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
GLAZE:
1/2 cup apple jelly
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Prepare stuffing according to package directions. Meanwhile, sprinkle inside of chicken with salt and pepper; rub outside with oil. , In a large bowl, mix stuffing with the apple, celery, nuts, raisins and lemon zest. Lightly stuff chicken. Place chicken breast side up on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour. , In a saucepan, combine the glaze ingredients. Bring to a simmer; heat, uncovered, for 3 minutes. Brush over chicken. Bake 20-30 minutes longer or until chicken juices run clear, brushing occasionally with glaze. Cover with foil and let stand for 10-15 minutes. Remove stuffing, then carve chicken.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips for Making Apple Chicken:

  • Use a variety of apples for a more complex flavor. Try using a mix of sweet and tart apples, such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Braeburn.
  • Peel and core the apples before cooking. This will help to prevent the apples from becoming mushy.
  • Cook the chicken and apples together in a single pan. This will help to infuse the chicken with the flavor of the apples.
  • Season the chicken and apples with your favorite herbs and spices. Some good options include cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and thyme.
  • Serve the apple chicken with a side of rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables.

Conclusion:

Apple chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of sweet apples and savory chicken is a classic flavor combination that is sure to please everyone at the table. With so many different ways to make apple chicken, you're sure to find a recipe that you love.

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