Apple Barbecue Chicken Recipes

APPLESAUCE BARBECUE CHICKEN

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.

APPLE BARBECUE CHICKEN

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.

APPLE BROWN SUGAR BBQ SAUCE

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.

CROCKPOT APPLESAUCE BBQ CHICKEN

Steps:

• Spray Crockpot with non-stick cooking spray, or use a Crockpot liner for easy clean-up.
• Place chicken breasts on bottom.
• Mix all remaining ingredients together, and pour over chicken.
• Cook 6-8 hours on low setting or high for 4 hours. Serves 4.

BAKED BBQ CHICKEN (APPLE CIDER BBQ SAUCE)

Steps:

• In a bowl, stir together all the BBQ sauce ingredients. Reserve ½ cup of the sauce. Set aside.
• Place the chicken breasts in a zip top plastic bag. Add in the reserved ½ cup sauce and place in the fridge for at 1 hour, and up to overnight, to marinade.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Simmer the BBQ sauce in a small saucepan for 10 minutes, or until thickened and fragrant.
• Place the marinated chicken on the baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and baste the chicken with a thick glaze of bbq sauce. Return to the oven and bake for 20-30 more minutes, basting every 10.
• Remove, baste again, and place back into the oven set to broil for 3-5 minutes until the bbq sauce forms a glaze.
• Serve with your favorite sides and enjoy!

BBQ CHICKEN SALAD WITH GRILLED APPLES

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium-high heat.
• Brush chicken, apples and onions with Italian dressing. Grill 10 min. or until chicken is done (165°F) and apples and onions are tender, turning occasionally and brushing chicken with barbecue sauce the last few minutes.
• Slice chicken. Toss with salad greens, apples and onions.
• Serve topped with ranch dressing.

CRACKER BARREL APPLE CIDER BBQ CHICKEN RECIPE (COPYCAT)

Steps:

• Mix together apple cider, apple cider vinegar, lemon or lime juice, rosemary, thyme, garlic powder, barbeque sauce, and basil.
• Season with salt and pepper. Adjust accordingly.
• Add the chicken breasts, mix with the marinade. Marinate the chicken overnight, sealed.
• Preheat either an outdoor grill or an indoor grill. Ensure the chicken is at room temperature.
• Grill first for about 3 to 5 minutes on each side, until juices run clear and no pinkness present.
• Serve the chicken together with roasted carrots and sauteed corn kernels.

APPLE-GLAZED BARBECUED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine first 6 ingredients in heavy small saucepan. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Brush chicken with oil. Season generously with salt and pepper. Grill until chicken is almost cooked through, turning occasionally, about 20 minutes. Brush with glaze and continue grilling until chicken is tender and cooked through, brushing chicken frequently with glaze and turning occasionally, about 10 minutes longer.