Best Autumn Apple Chicken Recipes

AUTUMN APPLE CHICKEN

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.

PRESSURE-COOKER AUTUMN APPLE CHICKEN

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.

AUTUMN CHICKEN, WALNUT AND APPLE ROMAINE SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and cool.
• Preheat oven to 350°F. Season chicken with onion powder and Mrs. Dash® seasoning. Place in oven-proof baking dish. Roast for 25-30 minutes.
• Blend dressing and cinnamon together in a small bowl.
• In a large salad bowl, mix Fresh Express® Hearts of Romaine, pasta and apple slices with dressing mixture. Portion equally on four large plates. Slice chicken breasts into half-inch strips and portion equally on top of the four salads. Mix walnuts and Craisins® together into small bowl. Sprinkle evenly on top of each platter.

JUICY GRILLED GLAZED AUTUMN CHICKEN WITH APPLE PUMPKIN SAUCE

Steps:

• Marinade:.
• Mix all the marinade ingredients together.
• Pour half of the marinade over the chicken. Place the chicken in the refrigerator overnight turning often to ensure all sides get coated and penetrates the meat.
• Heat the other half of the marinade and reduce to 1 cup. If more heat is desired add 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce. To be used to glaze the chicken. Can be prepped the day.
• Remove from marinade and let drip away removing excess marinade.
• Whisk together pumpkin puree, apple juice, sugar, cloves, ginger, cinnamon, cardamom and optional pepper flakes in a saucepan until smooth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until the mixture has reached the consistency of applesauce. About 30-60 minutes. Depending if you use fresh or canned pumpkin. Add liquor off the fire stir, cover and set aside. Can be prepared the day before good chilled or warm.
• Heat grill and oil grates.
• Grill chicken legs until well browned on all sides, turning once, 30 to 40 minutes. Glaze the chicken the last 5 minutes with the reduced marinade.
• Test:.meat near thigh bones should no longer be pink when tested with the tip of a knife.
• Boneless chicken breasts will cook quicker so turn after 5-7 minutes glazes the flip after 5-7 minutes and glaze.
• Wings over medium flame. You don't want too high of a temperature. You will also need to turn the wings frequently to avoid burning. It will mean standing by the grill, but you can cook a lot of chicken wings in about 15 to 20 minutes. Just before removing brush glaze over wings.
• Serve with warmed Autumn Pumpkin Sauce for dipping.
• FYI.
• All grills are different temperatures.
• Take advantage of indirect heat!
• If the chicken browns quickly finish over Brown over direct then move to indirect heat.indirect heat.
• All grills have hot spots so watch and be sure to move the chicken to spots on the grill so not to burn and completely cook the chicken.
• As the time of the year makes grilling quicker or slower. So take care and watch and enjoy you food as it grills.
• Be sure to Visit the grilling forum http://www.food.com/bb/viewforum.zsp?f=42 for any help!

AUTUMN APPLE CHICKEN

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.

PRESSURE COOKER AUTUMN APPLE CHICKEN

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. A thermometer inserted in chicken should read at least 170°. Press cancel., 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.