Best 6 Quick Apple Juice Chicken Recipes

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Apple juice chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that can be prepared in a variety of ways. Whether you are looking for a quick and simple weeknight meal or a special occasion dish, there is sure to be an apple juice chicken recipe that fits your needs. This article will provide you with some tips for choosing the best apple juice chicken recipe, as well as some of our favorite recipes to try.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

PAN-FRIED SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN



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Our quick, panfried version of classic Chinese-American dish can be cooked in 22 minutes or less. You can make it with chicken breasts or thighs.

Provided by Rhoda Boone

Categories     22-Minute Meals     Takeout at Home     Chicken     Dinner     Pineapple     Bell Pepper     Kid-Friendly     Small Plates

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

6 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts and/or thighs
4 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup honey
1 cup canned pineapple chunks plus 1/4 cup pineapple juice
3 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
2 teaspoons light brown sugar
1 large garlic clove, finely grated
1/2 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 medium green or red bell pepper, seeds and ribs removed, sliced into 1" pieces
1 scallion, thinly sliced
Cooked white or brown rice (for serving)

Steps:

  • Whisk cornstarch, pepper, and 1 1/2 tsp. salt in a large bowl. Pat chicken dry and cut into 1" chunks. Add to cornstarch mixture and toss to coat.
  • Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a large nonstick skillet over high. Add half of chicken and cook, turning occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and a light brown crust forms, about 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, stir vinegar, honey, pineapple juice, ketchup, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and remaining 1/4 tsp. salt in a medium bowl.
  • Transfer cooked chicken to a plate or bowl. Heat remaining 2 Tbsp. oil in skillet and cook remaining chicken, turning occasionally, 3 minutes. Add onion and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened and chicken is cooked through, about 2 minutes more. Add sauce to skillet along with pineapple chunks and first batch of chicken. Toss well to coat in sauce and continue to cook until sauce is reduced and thickened, 1-2 minutes more.
  • Divide chicken mixture among plates and top with scallion. Serve with rice alongside.

EASY PINEAPPLE CHICKEN



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An easy weeknight dinner, this quick chicken stir-fry with pineapple is as delicious as it is colorful! Serve with rice for a complete meal, or fried rice for a treat. Add red chile flakes to the mix if you want something sweet and spicy!

Provided by Natasha

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Stir-Fry

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
½ teaspoon paprika
salt to taste
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into strips
1 red bell pepper, cubed
1 bunch scallions, trimmed and sliced into 1/2-inch lengths
1 (12 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained and juice reserved
1 tablespoon cornstarch

Steps:

  • Combine soy sauce, 2 tablespoons olive oil, paprika, and salt in a bowl. Add chicken strips and let marinate while preparing the remaining ingredients.
  • Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a wok. Add bell pepper and stir-fry for 3 minutes. Add scallions and cook for 2 more minutes. Remove chicken from marinade and add to the wok; discard marinade. Cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the centre, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Combine pineapple juice and cornstarch in a bowl; mix together. Add pineapple chunks to the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in pineapple juice mixture and bring to a boil. Simmer until sauce has thickened, about 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.3 calories, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 26.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 782.9 mg, Sugar 14.9 g

QUICK APPLE JUICE CHICKEN



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Make and share this Quick Apple Juice Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sonya01

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon olive oil
3 -5 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, cubed
1 teaspoon paprika
2 teaspoons tarragon leaves
2 teaspoons thyme
1 cup apple juice

Steps:

  • Heat oil in skillet over medium high heat.
  • Mix spices with raw chicken.
  • Add chicken to skillet and stir continuously until just no pink showing.
  • Add apple juice and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Take off lid to reduce liquid.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.6, Fat 13.6, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 69.6, Sodium 70.8, Carbohydrate 7.7, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 6.8, Protein 22.9

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.

APPLE JUICE BUTT CHICKEN



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This is a different take of the classic beer butt chicken. It is so moist and tasty. You need to try it!

Provided by Jewels1965

Categories     Whole Chicken

Time 2h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 broiler-fryer chicken
16 ounces apple juice
1 teaspoon orange zest
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon thyme leaves
1 teaspoon rosemary
1 orange
extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Take a beer or soft drink can and drink it. Wash and fill with 8 ounces of the applejuice.
  • Combine all the spices except the bay leaf and put half of the spices in the can, plus the bay leaf. Save the rest of the spices for basting.
  • Take a large pan 9X13 is fine, and pour 1 cup of applejuice in pan. Slice up an orange and put in pan also.
  • Place chicken on can, then in the pan and put on the grill. If using a gas grill, heat the grill to 350 and then turn the middle burner off, so the chicken will not burn.
  • Baste the chicken every half hour with extra virgen olive oil and the rest of the spice mix.
  • Chicken will be done in 2 hours or until tempreture reaches 165 degrees.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 567.3, Fat 34.9, SaturatedFat 10, Cholesterol 172.5, Sodium 166, Carbohydrate 17.9, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 14.6, Protein 43.3

APPLE-MARINATED CHICKEN & VEGETABLES



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I actually invented this chicken with vegetables dish at a campground, so you know it's easy. Using the same marinade for the meat and veggies keeps it simple so we can spend more time outside and less making dinner. -Jayme Schertz, Clintonville, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup apple juice
1/2 cup canola oil
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
3 garlic cloves, minced
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
4 large carrots
2 medium zucchini
2 medium yellow summer squash

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk the first seven ingredients until blended. Place 1 cup marinade and chicken in a large resealable plastic bag; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate 6 hours or overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade., Cut carrots, zucchini and squash lengthwise into quarters; cut crosswise into 2-in. pieces. Toss with 1/2 cup reserved marinade., Drain chicken, discarding marinade in bag. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 6-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165°, basting frequently with remaining marinade during the last 5 minutes. Keep warm., Transfer vegetables to a grill wok or basket; place on grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat 10-12 minutes or until crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367 calories, Fat 16g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 378mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 37g protein.

Tips

  • Choose the right chicken: Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs for best results. If using chicken breasts, pound them to an even thickness to ensure even cooking.
  • Marinate the chicken: Marinating the chicken in the apple juice, garlic, and herbs for at least 30 minutes (or up to overnight) will help infuse it with flavor and keep it moist during cooking.
  • Cook the chicken over medium heat: This will help prevent the chicken from drying out. Cook the chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Use fresh herbs: Fresh herbs, such as thyme, rosemary, and parsley, will add a delicious flavor to the chicken. If you don't have fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs, but use half the amount.
  • Serve with your favorite sides: This chicken dish pairs well with a variety of sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a simple salad.

Conclusion

Apple juice chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is marinated in apple juice, garlic, and herbs, then cooked until tender. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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