This easy Crabapple Jelly Glazed Chicken is naturally gluten free and a perfect summer or fall dish. I used to have a years supply of my mom's crabapple jelly yet I always make this recipe at the end of summer when crabapples are plentiful.

A platter of Crab Apple Jelly Glazed Chicken with quinoa pilaf.

If you can't get your hands on homemade crabapple jelly you can buy apple jelly at the grocery store. If you've never seen it just go to the jam section, it's hiding in there somewhere.

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Crabapple Jelly Glazed Chicken

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Every fall my mom used to make crabapple jelly with the apples from her tree. Picking apples is a fun tradition for kids, especially if they get some jars of jelly when it's made. If they get to help make the jelly that can be fun too.

Crab Apples surrounding jars of Crab Apple Jelly.

Chicken

Crabapple jelly

Olive oil & vegetable oil - Over the years I've changed to just olive oil but I always wonder if someone could actually tell the difference.

Garlic

See recipe card for exact amounts.

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Dress up a simple recipe and serve it to friends. I simply thread the chicken onto metal skewers for a gourmet presentation. I make sure to marinate the meat over night for maximum flavour and garnish the platter with fresh herbs or edible flowers from my garden. That makes it look and feel like a farm-to-table dish.

Crabapple Jelly Glazed Chicken

This easy recipe is perfect for summer or fall entertaining. If you can't get homemade crabapple jelly substitute apple jelly which is easily found in the jam section at any grocery store.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Canadian

Keyword: Crab Apple Jelly Glazed Chicken, crabapple jelly chicken, crabapple jelly recipe

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 12

Marinating Time: 2

Total Time: 2 22

Servings: people

Calories: 403kcal

Author: Cinde Little

Ingredients

▢ 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (8-10 skinless, boneless chicken thighs)
▢ salt and pepper

MARINADE/GLAZE

▢ 6 oz crabapple jelly* (170 grams)
▢ 2½ tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
▢ 2½ tablespoon vegetable oil
▢ 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic

Instructions

In a small saucepan over medium-low heat combine crab apple jelly, oil and garlic. Stir until melted. Reserve 2 tablespoons of marinade for final glaze. Cool.

MARINATE CHICKEN

Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Pour marinade over the chicken and let marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight.

COOKING

Preheat barbecue to medium-high heat. Grill chicken basting with marinade for the first half of the cooking time.
Discard marinade and turn chicken.
Cooking time will vary based on the size of pieces. Approximately 6 minutes per side for chicken breasts, 4 minutes per side for skewers.
Brush with reserved marinade for last half of the cooking time. Transfer to a platter and serve.

Notes

*Substitute apple jelly if you do not have crabapple jelly.

Oil doesn't actually tenderize meat but it helps keep it moist. Feel free to experiment if you think it's too much. You can even skip the marinating step and simply use it as a glaze.

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