Applesauce Barbecue Chicken Recipe

Reviewed on Jun. 01, 2013 by msu4two

I made this last night, and we really enjoyed this recipe! I used no-sugar applesauce (the non-chunky kind), and Sweet Baby Ray's Original BBQ Sauce. We don't like things very spicy, so I only added 1/4 tsp chili powder. I also browned it on the stove, and baked it in the oven at 350 for about 20-25 minutes, as some other reviewers did. I shredded the remaining chicken breasts last night in the sauce, and am making pulled bbq chicken sandwiches tonight. I'll be making this again!

Reviewed on May. 17, 2013 by angcy

A little too tangy for my taste.

Reviewed on May. 09, 2013 by amberjcarothers

I made this for the first time tonight , I didn't have chunky applesauce but it still turned out good using regular applesauce.

I think I will try to make it again sometime when I have the right kind of applesauce.

Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2013 by daduk

Oh my! This dish was absolutely full of flavor. I had four very large chicken breasts so I baked in the oven at 350 degrees for 50 mins. I used Sweet Baby Ray's Sweet and Spicy BBQ sauce. The taste was awesome and the chicken came out so moist, you could cut it with a fork. A Keeper....

Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2013 by kpkaren

This chicken was awesome. Made it tonite along with the garlic parmesan orzo and the broccoli side dish recipie (also from this website). I also didn't have chunky applesauce so I took the advice of another and cut up a small apple and mixed in with regular applesaue. I browned the chicken on the stove but instead of finishing to cook it on the stove I decided to put it in a 350 degree oven and baked it the rest of the time which was about 20 mins. It really absorbed the flavors of the sauce. The six of us in my family really liked the flavor.

Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2013 by Marymakin

This was a winner! Great fast weeknight dinner. Shared recipe with my mom. She can't wait to try it.

Reviewed on Jan. 06, 2013 by ryankaren

great recipe me and the wife loved it

Reviewed on Dec. 04, 2012 by libraryfan31

I was looking for a fast, easy recipe that I had all the ingredients for. This chicken turned out juicy and delicious!

Reviewed on Sep. 13, 2012 by stephjooones

So good and so easy! I made it for my boyfriend and now he has the illusion that I can cook.

Reviewed on Oct. 24, 2011 by poptartsrock

I used chicken thighs and cooked these in a crock pot for 7 hours on low then shredded. Amazing

Reviewed on Oct. 10, 2011 by s_pants

Yummy! I used regular applesauce and cut up a medium sized gala apple with the sauce. I only used about 2/3-3/4 teaspoon of chili powder because I was afraid it might be too spicy for my 2 and 5 year old. But it didn't seem spicy at all to me. I definitely make again!

Reviewed on Oct. 05, 2011 by AndiMurphy

Quick and easy! I've used it with both chicken breast and pork chops in the oven and on the stove top. I'm thinking about using it in a slow cooker next. It is a wonderfully tasty sauce!

Reviewed on Aug. 19, 2011 by Tingzen

My husband requests this all the time! We did find that there is no need for the brown sugar though. We use Mott's chunky applesauce and Kraft Thick and Spicy BBQ sauce, those are plenty sweet enough!

Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2011 by nikkioc123

This recipe was delicious and soo easy to make. I couldn't find chunky applesauce, so I used regular applesauce & diced up some fresh gala apples which was delicious! Definitely a recipe to make when you're trying to impress or pressed for time! :) Definitely a keeper!

Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2011 by annie1020

A) This was so easy and fast to make. B) After trying the sauce my husband said "We can have it on pork and beef and turkey and venison..." It was a hit, will definitely be making again.

Reviewed on Jun. 13, 2011 by mamacheryl

I was wrong...I used Sweet Baby Ray's Sweet & Spicy BBQ Sauce!

Reviewed on Jun. 13, 2011 by mamacheryl

The sauce on this is delicious. I have used it with chicken tenders and boneless pork chops. I used Sticky Fingers spicy & sweet bbq sauce.

Reviewed on Jun. 07, 2011 by gamber

This was amazing. I made it just as written and it was terrific. I paired it with the New Potatoes with Dill. Great meal. Everyone loved it.

Reviewed on Jun. 03, 2011 by jwfy

I made as described but with 1/2 teaspoon chili powder and a regular barbecue sauce. My wife thought it was too spicy, It was about right for me. Overall a very nice flavor.

Reviewed on Jun. 03, 2011 by barbaraelliott

very fast---very tasty. I used boneless, skinless chicken thighs (preference), did not use brown sugar and still sweet enough, did not use chili powder. Very good, can't wait to try it with pork. Probably will try in crock pot if I make a larger quantity. Very tasty!!

Reviewed on Jun. 03, 2011 by lindssimon

This would be great in the crockpot!

Reviewed on Jun. 02, 2011 by mommaof32012

I can only get my husband to eat chicken this way...SUPER good!

Reviewed on Jun. 01, 2011 by MaryLeigh

We love this recipe! So quick and easy! Last time we made it we shredded the chicken for and made sandwiches out of it! Highly recommended!

Reviewed on Apr. 06, 2011 by jamiefish

I actually did mine in the oven, as I didn't feel like standing over the stove to brown the meat; it turned out super, no leftovers of this dish!!

Reviewed on Mar. 19, 2011 by Cooking4Bob

This was awesome! I used Sweet Baby Ray's Chipolte BBQ sauce and this was fantastic! This recipe is a keeper!!

Reviewed on Mar. 14, 2011 by cee-jay

I'll be fixing this recipe soon but only have regular barbecue sauce. What spice can I add to make it spicy? Thanks.

Reviewed on Mar. 01, 2011 by mfrances

We decided to have pork chops instead of chicken today but were pleased. We would make it again with the chicken. We served with sweet potato & roasted asparagus (topped with toasted sesame seeds). Yum!!

Reviewed on Feb. 21, 2011 by lisakcoan

Made this for my family (and my very picky son) and it was a true hit! The flavor is very good and it kept the chicken very moist. I can see this sauce being used on pork chops, ribs, drumsticks, etc. and it being a 'go-to' sauce because of its ease to make. Great recipe! I also like that it is low in sodium per serving. Big hit!!

Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2011 by devonmariec

delicious good on pork chops too!!!! Super easy way to spice up dinner

Reviewed on Oct. 18, 2010 by hannahluce

so tasty! Perfect!

Reviewed on Sep. 21, 2010 by dbalsman

Made this for a dinner party after a intimate small wedding and it was perfect, easy, great flavor,new favorite recipe!

Reviewed on May. 23, 2010 by missgangloff

We have made this several times and my three picky kids eat it everytime! Will be making this for a staff luncheon to share the deliciousness :)

Reviewed on May. 05, 2010 by tkarinas

Applesauce barbecue chicken is delicious and definitely a keeper. My family loves it and we make it any time we have all the ingredients.

Reviewed on Mar. 15, 2010 by annac67

healthy, quick, and tasty! teenager approved. Can't wait to try it with grilled chicken this summer.

Reviewed on Feb. 17, 2010 by mjlouk

I think this would be even better with some apple slices or some diced up apple.

Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2009 by barretsmommy

This was good and easy to make. I substituted my own barbecue sauce recipe in place of the spicy barbecue sauce since I have a 2 year old. I also doubled the amount of applesauce, barbecue sauce, and brown sugar. My very picky 2 year old loved it! He ate every last bite!

Reviewed on Oct. 03, 2009 by msdaisey

this is so good & easy! My husband prepared it for me one

day when he was out of work KB

Reviewed on Sep. 23, 2009 by plangmaack

I didn't have chunky applesauce for this recipe so I added chunks of a Granny Smith apple as well as a left over carmelized onion. My teenage son's loved this recipe! It was very quick and easy to make too!

~Pat~

Reviewed on Sep. 03, 2009 by briandean

This is so good, and so easy. I don't handle spicy too well so I got a spicy honey bbq sauce. It wasn't too spicy at all. I've made this more than once.

Reviewed on Jul. 06, 2009 by Joscy

We had this dish for dinner couple nights ago. It was very very good. We "toned down" the chili powder. Will certainly make again.

Reviewed on Jun. 11, 2009 by sarahhart

Made even better leftovers! Great recipe.

Reviewed on Jun. 07, 2009 by valanddansmith

Delicious!! Wouldn't change a thing!

Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2009 by legger5

my family loved this chicken-my husband wants to make the sauce with pork ribs on the grill this weekend.

Reviewed on Mar. 15, 2009 by raneven

Reviewed on Mar. 04, 2009 by kay52178

I used drumsticks and baked it in the oven with the sauce. It was EXCELLENT, we loved it.