applesauce barbecue chicken

applesauce + barbecue sauce...does this sound like an odd combo for chicken marinade?

if so, you'll just have to trust me. this is a great simple recipe for a weeknight meal..

pair it with veggies, mashed potatoes, salad, or fruit and you're good!

you can make it in the crock pot, or bake it.

applesauce bbq chicken 

Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1/2 t ground pepper

2/3 cup chunky applesauce

2/3 cup BBQ sauce 

2 T brown sugar

Instructions

for the crockpot:
1. Spray Crockpot with non-stick cooking spray

2. Place chicken breasts on bottom.

3. Mix all remaining ingredients together, and pour over chicken. 

4. Cook 6-8 hours on low setting. Serves 4.

for the oven:

1. Spray a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
2. Mix up all ingredients for sauce, and pour over chicken.
3. Make sure all sides of chicken breasts are covered.
4. Bake at 375 for about 30 minutes, or according to chicken package directions. 
5. Flip chicken breasts mid-way through, and make sure sauce is covering all sides.

enjoy!

xo