Best 3 Autumn Apple Chicken Recipes
Autumn is the season of crisp air, vibrant leaves, and an abundance of apples. It's the perfect time to enjoy a hearty and flavorful dish that combines the best of the season's offerings. Autumn apple chicken is a classic recipe that showcases the deliciousness of apples and chicken when cooked together. This dish is sure to warm you up on a chilly autumn day, and it's easy to make too.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
AUTUMN APPLE CHICKEN
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
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
PRESSURE-COOKER AUTUMN APPLE CHICKEN
Fill the whole house with the aroma of chicken with apples and barbecue sauce. This is a meal you won't want to wait to dig into.-Caitlyn Hauser, Brookline, New Hampshire
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Select saute or browning setting on a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Adjust for medium heat; add oil. When oil is hot, brown chicken; remove and keep warm. , Add cider, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Stir in onion, barbecue sauce, honey, garlic and chicken. Press cancel. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 10 minutes. Let pressure release naturally for 5 minutes; quick-release any remaining pressure. Press cancel. A thermometer inserted in chicken should read at least 170°. , Remove chicken; keep warm. Select saute setting and adjust for low heat. Add apples; simmer, stirring constantly, until apples are tender, about 10 minutes. Serve with chicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 87mg cholesterol, Sodium 458mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
AUTUMN APPLE CHICKEN
The flavors just infuse into the chicken and melts into your mouth. This is new Sunday dinner tradition when family comes to the house.
Provided by LaDesta McCann
Categories Chicken
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- 2. In a skillet, over a medium heat add 1 tablespoon butter until melted. Cook chicken, turning once, until brown. Place chicken in a baking pan, sprinkle with oregano, salt and pepper. Place onion on top of the chicken; top with apple wedges.
- 3. In a small bowl, mix the honey and water; and pour over apples. Dot with remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Cover and bake 35 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center.
- 4. Per serving: 251 Calories (kcal); 14g Total Fat; (50% calories from fat); 19g Protein; 2g Dietary Fiber; 12g Carbohydrate; 57mg Cholesterol; 368mg Sodium Food Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 2 1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 1/2 Fruit; 1 Fat; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates
- 5. LC SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Roasted Rutabagas and steamed kale. (To make rutabagas, toss peeled and quartered rutabagas with olive oil and some salt and pepper. Roast in a 400 degree oven till tender (about 15 to 25 minutes depending on the size of the rutabagas). If you don't like rutabaga, I found sweet potatoes work just as good roasted in the oven.
Tips:
- Choose the right apples: Use a firm, tart apple that will hold its shape when cooked, such as Granny Smith, Braeburn, or Honeycrisp.
- Brown the chicken: Browning the chicken before adding the apples and sauce will give it a richer flavor.
- Use a flavorful sauce: The sauce is what will really make this dish sing, so don't be afraid to use a flavorful one. Try a simple apple cider vinegar sauce, a sweet and sour sauce, or a creamy Dijon sauce.
- Serve with sides: This dish is perfect served with rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables.
Conclusion:
Autumn Apple Chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The combination of sweet apples, savory chicken, and flavorful sauce is sure to please everyone at the table. With a few simple tips, you can make this dish even better. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give Autumn Apple Chicken a try.
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