Autumn Apple Chicken

Autumn Apple Chicken

Barbecue Chicken with Apples and Onions

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 10m
Cook Time: 4h 10m
Total Time: 4h 20m
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (16 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

333
calories
13g
fat
87mg
cholesterol
456mg
sodium
29g
carbohydrate
25g
protein
Autumn Apple Chicken

Recipe Description

This grilled and sweetened, Autumn Apple Chicken is a great dinner choice for evenings when you’re limited on preparation time and prefer to use your handy slow cooker, to get the job done!

Gently browned, grilled chicken, slow cooked in a sweet apple, onion, garlic, barbecue, apple cider and honey sauce that gives this plate a chicken for the whole home! Serve it with some hot and steamy, white rice and enjoy!

To make Autumn Apple Chicken, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Autumn Apple Chicken

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Brown chicken

    15 min
    Step 1 - Autumn Apple ChickenStep 1 - Autumn Apple Chicken

    In a large skillet, over medium heat, heat oil and add chicken thighs. Season both sides with salt and pepper and cook until lightly browned.

  2. 2

    Transfer and add apples

    2 min
    Step 2 - Autumn Apple Chicken

    Transfer browned chicken to a slow cooker and top with chopped apples.

  3. 3

    Cook onion

    3 min
    Step 3 - Autumn Apple Chicken

    In the same skillet that the chicken was cooked in, add the onions and cook, while stirring, for 2-3 minutes until softened.

  4. 4

    Add garlic

    1 min
    Step 4 - Autumn Apple Chicken

    Add minced garlic to the onions and cook for another 1 minute.

  5. 5

    Add sauce

    1 min
    Step 5 - Autumn Apple ChickenStep 5 - Autumn Apple Chicken

    Add the barbecue sauce, apple cider and honey and stir together, to mix. Increase the heat to medium-high and cook for 1 minute, loosening any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.

  6. 6

    Cook in slow cooker

    4h
    Step 6 - Autumn Apple Chicken

    Pour the cooked sauce over the chicken thighs and apples and cook, covered, on low for 3.5-4.5 hours until the chicken is cooked through and tender.

  7. 7

    Serve

    Step 7 - Autumn Apple Chicken

    Enjoy served hot with a side of your choice.

  8. 8

    Serve

    Step 8 - Autumn Apple Chicken

    Cool mixture, transfer to freezer containers and store in the freezer. To serve, partially thaw in the refrigerator overnight before heating through in a saucepan.

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About the author

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (16 reviews)
Liam
January 29, 2025
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This recipe is really great! Tried it last night for my friends, and they loved it! So simple yet delicious!

Nadia
August 3, 2024
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Facil y rico, lo hice ayer. Todos comieron bien.

Sofia
July 3, 2024
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Delicioso. Recordó mis cenas familiares de otoño.

Gina
May 16, 2024
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Superb flavors, my kids loved it for dinner

Zara
February 23, 2024
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Superb! I made this dish last weekend while my family visited. The flavours blended beautifully and everyone loved it. It was simple to prepare and perfect with rice. Such a heartwarming recipe for an autumn evening!

Hannah Ray
September 26, 2023
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Delicious and easy! I made this on a busy weeknight and was blown away by the flavors. The apple and barbecue sauce combination was perfect. It reminded me of family dinners at my grandma's house, making it even better!

Brittany Smith
April 16, 2023
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Superb, simple recipe. My family loved it! I made Autumn Apple Chicken after a long day, and it was both delicious and easy! Thank you for sharing this amazing dish! Perfect for busy evenings.

Laura
May 25, 2022
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Delicious! I made this for my husband last weekend, and we both loved it. The flavors were superb, and the simplicity of the recipe made it perfect for a busy evening. Will definitely make again!

Ivy
March 8, 2022
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Simply delicious meal!

Tina
October 29, 2021
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Yummy, quick, easy!

Tina Martinez
June 2, 2021
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This recipe was a hit! My kids loved it for a cozy family dinner.

Zoe Anderson
May 11, 2021
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Delicious! I made this for my friends, and they can't stop raving about it. The sweetness of the apples with chicken is simply amazing.

Wendy
February 17, 2021
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Superb!

Nicole Simmons
February 1, 2021
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Amazing! I made this last night for dinner, and my husband loved it. The flavors blended perfectly, and it was super simple to prepare in the slow cooker. Will be making this again soon.

Isaac
November 16, 2019
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Awesome!

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