Applesaucy Chicken
Submitted by Noel11364
Grilled or baked chicken brushed with a tangy applesauce barbecue glaze made with ketchup, vinegar, and Worcestershire for sweet-savory perfection.
YIELD
6 servingsPREP
20 minCOOK
50 minREADY
1 hrsThis sauce brings unexpected sweetness from applesauce while keeping that classic tangy barbecue kick.
Brush it on during the last few minutes of grilling so it caramelizes without burning.
The recipe works equally well in the oven if weather or equipment won’t cooperate with outdoor grilling.
Chef Tips
- Make the sauce ahead and refrigerate; it keeps for up to 2 weeks
- Don’t brush sauce on too early or the sugars will burn
- Use bone-in, skin-on pieces for juiciest results
- Save extra sauce for dipping or brushing on during reheating
Ingredients
Directions
Start fire in grill, placing rack 4 inches above coals (see note).
Heat oil in a 1-quart saucepan over medium-high heat; add onion; cook about 5 minutes, stirring often, until softened.
Add applesauce, ketchup, vinegar, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and pepper; bring to a boil, stirring.
Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mixture is slightly thickened.
Remove from heat; set aside until fire is ready.
Place chicken pieces, skin side down, on hot grill rack; cook covered with grill cover, 15 minutes.
Turn pieces over; cook, covered, another 10 minutes.
Brush applesauce mixture liberally over chicken; cook, covered, 5 minutes longer until chicken is cooked through.
Serve garnished with herb sprigs.
NOTE: Chicken may be baked in oven.
Prepare applesauce mixture as directed.
Heat oven to 400℉ (200℃). Arrange chicken pieces, skin side up, in baking or roasting pan; bake 20 minutes.
Brush with applesauce mixture; bake 10 minutes longer until golden brown and cooked through.
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