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Applesauce Barbecue Chicken

Name: Applesauce Barbecue Chicken
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 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

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Jan. 05, 2023

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

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Ingredients

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

Directions

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.

Can you freeze Applesauce Barbecue Chicken?

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

1 chicken breast half: 308 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 473mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 1g fiber), 35g protein.

Applesauce Barbecue Chicken

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