Autumn Apple Chicken

Name: Autumn Apple Chicken
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon canola oil; 4 bone-in chicken thighs (about 1-1/2 pounds), skin removed; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 medium Fuji; Gala apples, coarsely chopped; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/3 cup barbecue sauce; 1/4 cup apple cider or juice; 1 tablespoon honey

11 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1 tablespoon canola oil
4 bone-in chicken thighs (about 1-1/2 pounds), skin removed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 medium Fuji
Gala apples, coarsely chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/3 cup barbecue sauce
1/4 cup apple cider or juice
1 tablespoon honey

Directions

1

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.
2

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.
3

Freeze cooled chicken mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a covered saucepan, stirring occasionally.