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Apple Pepper Chicken Recipe

Sweet and spicy Apple Pepper Chicken recipe! This savory dish features a delightful balance of sweet apple, spicy pepper jelly, and tender chicken. Braswell's red pepper jelly (found in the jam/jelly aisle) adds a unique kick, perfectly complemented by juicy apple slices and a hint of heat. Served over fluffy Uncle Ben's long grain rice, this recipe is a flavor explosion you won't forget! A quick and easy weeknight meal.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 459.3 kcal
Protein 56g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Apple Pepper Chicken

  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning
  • salt to taste
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup apple juice
  • 1/2 cup Braswell's red pepper jelly
  • 1 large Granny Smith apple, thinly sliced
  • pepper to taste
  • 2 cups cooked Uncle Ben's long grain rice

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How to Make Apple Pepper Chicken

  1. Rinse 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts and pat dry with a paper towel.
  2. In a shallow bowl or ziplock bag, combine 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tbsp lemon pepper seasoning, and 1 tsp garlic powder.
  3. Dredge chicken in the flour mixture, ensuring each piece is fully coated.
  4. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Brown chicken for 3-4 minutes per side, then remove from pan and set aside.
  6. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, to the pan and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  7. Add 1/2 cup apple juice and 1/2 cup Braswell's red pepper jelly to the skillet.
  8. Cook, stirring frequently, until the jelly melts and the sauce slightly thickens (about 3-5 minutes).
  9. Add the browned chicken and 1 large apple, thinly sliced, back to the pan.
  10. Cover the skillet, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the apples are tender.
  11. Serve the Apple Pepper Chicken over 2 cups cooked Uncle Ben's long grain rice.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

16 g

Sugar

185g

Fat

6g

Carbs

22g

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