Apple Sauce Chicken
Sweet and savory come together beautifully in this Apple Sauce Chicken recipe, a perfect blend of simplicity and flavor that’s sure to impress. Tender boneless chicken breasts are seared until golden and then coated in a luscious homemade apple sauce glaze, infused with warm spices like cinnamon and paprika, a touch of honey for natural sweetness, and a splash of apple cider vinegar for tangy depth. This quick and easy dish, ready in just 45 minutes, delivers a cozy, fall-inspired flavor profile while remaining light and versatile. Serve it with fluffy mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted veggies, and don’t forget a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a burst of color and freshness. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, this apple-forward recipe is a true crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 cup Unsweetened apple sauce
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons Paprika
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium-low and add the apple sauce, garlic powder, cinnamon, paprika, honey, and apple cider vinegar. Stir well to combine.
Simmer the sauce for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly and the flavors meld together.
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning sauce over the top of each piece.
Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, turning the chicken once to coat it thoroughly in the sauce.
Remove the skillet from heat and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Serve warm with your choice of side dishes such as rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1676 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 53.1 g | 68% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.3 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 592 mg | 197% | |
| Sodium | 2891 mg | 126% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 70.7 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.1 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 58.3 g | ||
| Protein | 216.6 g | 433% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 99 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 7.2 mg | 40% | |
| Potassium | 2058 mg | 44% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
