Best 10 Apple Country Chicken Recipes

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Apple country chicken is a classic dish that combines the sweet and savory flavors of chicken, apples, and spices. This comforting meal is perfect for a family dinner or a special occasion. The chicken is typically cooked in a skillet or Dutch oven until golden brown, then braised in a mixture of apple cider, apples, onions, and spices. The result is a tender and juicy chicken dish with a delicious gravy. There are many variations of apple country chicken, so you can find a recipe that suits your taste. Whether you prefer a simple recipe with just a few ingredients or a more complex one with a variety of flavors, you're sure to find an apple country chicken recipe that you'll love.

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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

APPLE-ROSEMARY CHICKEN



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I promise you this chicken will leave smiles at the dinner table. The sweetness of the apples and cider combined with the savoriness of the rosemary produces one of the tastiest chicken pan sauces you've ever had. And then top it off with a garnish of bacon ... oh yeah!

Provided by lutzflcat

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Pan-Fried

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ cup all-purpose flour
3 slices bacon, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
1 firm apple, cored and cut into 1/2-inch slices
½ onion, vertically sliced
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
½ cup sodium-free chicken broth
½ cup apple cider
2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Pound chicken breasts with a tenderizer to an even thickness and sprinkle with salt and pepper on both sides. Place flour in a large plastic resealable bag. Add chicken breasts one at a time and shake to coat with flour. Remove from the bag, shake off excess flour, and set aside.
  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crisp, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels, reserving about 1 tablespoon of bacon fat in the skillet.
  • Add butter to the reserved bacon fat and cook over medium heat until melted. Add chicken and cook until no longer pink in the center and a meat thermometer reaches 165 degrees, about 3 to 4 minutes on each side, depending on the thickness of the breasts. Remove from skillet and keep warm.
  • Add apple, onion, and garlic to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 4 minutes. Mix in chicken broth, apple cider, rosemary, and lemon juice. Cover and simmer until apple and onion are tender, about 4 minutes. Remove apple and onion to a plate and keep warm. Leave pan juices in the skillet.
  • Bring pan juices to a boil and cook until slightly reduced and flavor has intensified, about 3 minutes. Return chicken, apple, and onion to the skillet, and reheat briefly until warm. Serve garnished with the pan sauce and crisp bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268.6 calories, Carbohydrate 17.8 g, Cholesterol 83 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 28.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 676.1 mg, Sugar 8.1 g

APPLE CIDER-RANCH ROASTED CHICKEN



Apple Cider-Ranch Roasted Chicken image

I was experimenting with beer can chicken without the beer. This turned out great and it's very easy to make!

Provided by Kathy

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Baked and Roasted     Whole

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (3 pound) whole chicken
½ cup dry ranch dressing mix
2 tablespoons granulated garlic
2 tablespoons poultry seasoning
1 tablespoon ground paprika
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil, or as needed
⅔ cup apple cider, divided
1 medium onion, cut into wedges
1 tablespoon minced garlic
⅓ cup apple cider
1 tablespoon dry ranch dressing mix

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Rinse chicken and remove insides; dry off with a paper towel.
  • Combine ranch dressing mix, granulated garlic, poultry seasoning, paprika, and cayenne for rub in a bowl.
  • Rub chicken with oil. Put 1/3 cup apple cider, onion wedges, and fresh garlic inside the chicken, using onions to block the opening. Sprinkle rub all over using a teaspoon; be sure to coat legs and under wings.
  • Place chicken on a stand-up roasting rack and set into a deep baking dish. Pour in remaining apple cider and ranch dressing mix.
  • Roast in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Lower the oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and continue to bake until no longer pink in the center, the juices run clear, and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone, reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 30 minutes. Remove from the oven, cover tightly with foil, and let sit for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387.9 calories, Carbohydrate 14.3 g, Cholesterol 96.9 mg, Fat 22 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 31.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 508.6 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

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.

APPLE COUNTRY CHICKEN



Apple Country Chicken image

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

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Chicken Breast

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 teaspoons curry powder
1 golden delicious apple, cored and chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
4 ounces mushrooms, sliced
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granule
2 cups apple juice, or apple cider
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon flour
2 tablespoons green onions, sliced
to taste low-fat sour cream (optional) or to taste yogurt

Steps:

  • Place curry powder in a wide frying pan and stir over medium heat until slightly darker in color.
  • Add apple, onion, lemon juice, mushrooms, bullion and 1 1/2 cups apple juice. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil.
  • Rinse chicken and pat dry.
  • Add to pan.
  • Reduce heat, cover and simmer until meat is no longer pink (about 30 minutes). Transfer chicken to a platter and keep warm.
  • In small bowl, blend flour and remaining 1/2 cup apple juice. Gradually add to sauce in pan, stirring constantly and cook until sauce is thickened.
  • Pour over chicken.
  • Garn ish with green onions and sour cream or yogurt. Serve over rice

APPLE COUNTRY CHICKEN SALAD



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Make and share this Apple Country Chicken Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Melaine

Categories     Chicken

Time 5h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups cooked turkey or 3 cups ham
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup orange juice
1/2 cup apple jelly, melted
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 cups celery, finely sliced
3 apples, diced, unpeeled
1/2 cup walnuts, coarsely shopped

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, orange juice, apple jelly and lemon juice.
  • Add cut chicken, celery and apples. Toss to coat all pieces.
  • Season with salt and chill until ready to serve.
  • Sprinkle with chopped walunts to garnish and add crunch.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377.4, Fat 17.7, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 57.6, Sodium 228.1, Carbohydrate 37.4, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 24.6, Protein 19.7

SKILLET APPLE CHICKEN



Skillet Apple Chicken image

This delightfully fragrant mix of chicken, apples, and seasonings will surprise your palate with its complex flavors!

Provided by MAESTRINA

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Skillet

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 ½ tablespoons olive oil
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/4-inch strips
1 sweet apple - peeled, cored and thinly sliced
1 ½ tablespoons garlic salt
1 tablespoon cracked black pepper
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 ½ teaspoons chopped dried tarragon

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and cook the chicken 5 minutes.
  • Gradually stir the apples into the skillet, and continue cooking 15 minutes, or until chicken juices run clear and apples are tender. Thoroughly mix in the garlic salt, pepper, pumpkin pie spice, and tarragon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Carbohydrate 7.1 g, Cholesterol 30.4 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 2065.4 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

COUNTRY CHICKEN



Country Chicken image

I found this recipe in a local grocery store flyer. It sounded really good, so i tried it! I made some modifications to suit what i had on hand and my preferences. The results were great and i served with cheesy rice and sweet tea for a country style meal.

Provided by Pepper Monkey

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons canola oil
1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/4 cup diced fresh tomato
1/4 cup diced green pepper
1/4 cup diced red onion
1 dash salt
1 dash black pepper
1 dash garlic powder
1 dash fresh rosemary
1 5/8 ounces country gravy mix

Steps:

  • Heat skillet with oil on medium high heat.
  • Wash chicken and place in bread cumb mix, coat chicken by pressing and turning to coat all sides.
  • Place chick in pan and cook 6-8 minutes turning to cook both sides until crispy and golden brown.
  • Stir tomatoes, green peppers, onions and seasonings into pan with drippings saute until onions are translucent.
  • Stir in gravy mixture and slowly add 1 1/2 cups water while constantly stirring so that sauce is smooth.
  • Bring to a simmer and let cook for 3-5 minutes until done.
  • Serve sauce over chicken.

FRENCH COUNTRY CHICKEN



French Country Chicken image

This lovely dish is very tasty and so easy to prepare. Add some roasted asparagus, crusty rolls, a bottle of wine and some soft candlight, and you've got the perfect romantic dinner for two. You can easily double or triple the recipe for a dinner party.

Provided by AngelaTN

Categories     Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
2 slices muenster cheese
1/4 cup Chardonnay wine

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Rub each chicken breast with butter, then coat with breadcrumbs.
  • Place in greased 8x8 baking dish.
  • Cook for 15 minutes.
  • Remove from oven, and top each breast with a slice of muenster.
  • Pour wine evenly on top of the chicken.
  • Return to oven and bake an additional 15 minutes.

SAUTEED CHICKEN WITH APPLES



Sauteed Chicken with Apples image

A quick, delicious meal of sauteed apples and chicken. Add a salad or a vegetable and you've got dinner.

Provided by JoeC

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons peanut oil
2 medium skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cubed
2 unpeeled apples, cored and cubed
1 tablespoon grated ginger, or more to taste
1 bunch green onions, chopped
2 cups sliced mushrooms
2 tablespoons honey
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat peanut oil in a large frying pan or wok over medium heat. Add chicken, apples, and ginger; cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes. Add green onions and continue to saute until chicken is almost cooked through and apples start to soften, 5 to 6 minutes more.
  • Stir in mushrooms, honey, salt, and pepper; continue to saute until chicken pieces are no longer pink in the centers and juices run clear, about 5 minutes more. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 493.6 calories, Carbohydrate 47.4 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 23.7 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 28.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 157.8 mg, Sugar 35.4 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of apples. Different apples have different flavors and textures that can add depth and complexity to your dish. For example, Granny Smith apples are tart and crisp, while Honeycrisp apples are sweet and juicy.
  • Don't overcook the chicken. Chicken is a delicate meat that can easily become dry and tough if it's overcooked. Cook the chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Use a flavorful broth. The broth you use to cook the chicken will add a lot of flavor to the dish. Use a broth that is made with real ingredients, such as chicken stock or vegetable broth.
  • Add vegetables to the pot. Vegetables are a great way to add flavor, color, and nutrients to your dish. Some good vegetables to add to apple country chicken include carrots, celery, onions, and potatoes.
  • Serve the chicken with a variety of sides. Apple country chicken can be served with a variety of sides, such as mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables.

Conclusion:

Apple country chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of chicken, apples, and vegetables creates a flavorful and satisfying dish that the whole family will enjoy. With a few simple tips, you can make apple country chicken that is sure to impress your friends and family.

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