Indulge in a taste of sweet and savory harmony with Sunny's Easy Chicken and Apple Sandwiches. This culinary delight combines tender chicken, crisp apples, and a creamy spread, all nestled between slices of fluffy bread. Elevate your lunch or dinner experience with this simple yet satisfying dish that offers a perfect balance of flavors and textures.
In this article, you'll find a collection of recipes that cater to diverse tastes and dietary preferences. The classic Chicken and Apple Sandwiches are a timeless favorite, featuring a combination of chicken, apples, celery, walnuts, and mayonnaise. For a lighter option, try the Chicken and Apple Salad Sandwiches, which showcase a refreshing blend of chicken, apples, grapes, and a tangy dressing. If you prefer a vegetarian alternative, the Apple and Brie Sandwiches offer a delightful combination of sweet apples, creamy brie cheese, and a hint of arugula.
Each recipe provides step-by-step instructions, ensuring that even novice cooks can create these sandwiches with ease. The cooking times and serving suggestions are also included to help you plan your meal preparation. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy lunch, a satisfying dinner option, or a delightful snack, Sunny's Easy Chicken and Apple Sandwiches have something for everyone. Delve into the recipes and embark on a culinary journey that promises to tantalize your taste buds.
SUNNY'S EASY APFELKUCHEN
Provided by Sunny Anderson
Categories dessert
Time 2h35m
Yield 8 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
- For the apples: Add the lemon juice and 2 cups of water to a large bowl and stir. Add the apple wedges. Set aside.
- For the batter: Add the cake mix to a large bowl. Whisk together the cider, sour cream and eggs in a separate bowl. Add the wet ingredients to the cake mix and stir until combined.
- For the streusel: Add the brown sugar, flour and cinnamon sugar to a large bowl. Stir to combine. Using a box grater, shred the chilled butter into the bowl. Use a pastry cutter or fork to mix and toss the mixture until crumbly. Place back in the refrigerator if needed while preparing to bake.
- To assemble: Spray the bottoms and sides of a 9-inch springform cake pan with cooking spray. Place a circle of parchment paper on the bottom and spray again. Pour half of the cake batter in the pan. Sprinkle the top with half of the streusel mixture, then add half of the apple slices in a circular fanning pattern. Repeat the layers and dust the top with cinnamon sugar.
- Bake until a wooden skewer inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, 1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes. Cool on a rack for 30 minutes before releasing the spring form.
- For serving: Serve the cake slices with Sunny's Bourbon Whipped Cream.
- In a large bowl, whisk the heavy cream until light and soft. Add the bourbon and granulated sugar and continue to whisk until soft, lazy peaks form when the whisk is removed from the bowl. Refrigerate and serve cold.
SUNNY'S EASY CHICKEN PARMESAN
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or nonstick aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.
- Season each chicken breast with salt and pepper, then coat each breast with cooking spray. In a shallow bowl, mix the breadcrumbs and Parmesan. Press the chicken breasts into the mixture 1 at a time to coat on all sides, shaking off the excess. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Bake, flipping halfway through, until the juices run clear, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the oven and turn on the broiler. Spoon the pizza sauce evenly over the top of each chicken breast and top with a slice of mozzarella. Place under the broiler and watch for the cheese to melt and bubble. Serve.
SUNNY'S CLASSIC BBQ CHICKEN
Provided by Sunny Anderson
Categories main-dish
Time 11h
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- For the brine and chicken: In a medium pot on high heat, add the tea, 1/4 cup salt and 1 cup water. Cook, stirring, until the salt dissolves. Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature.
- Pour the cooled brine into a large resealable plastic bag. Add the chicken thighs and breasts and refrigerate overnight.
- About 2 hours before grilling, remove the chicken from the bag and pat dry. Let rest on a plate in the refrigerator for 1 1/2 hours, then at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- For the sauce. In a medium pot over medium-high heat, heat the oil. Add the onions and saute until tender, about 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, then add the ketchup, beer, brown sugar, paprika, chile flakes, garlic powder and garlic. Cook, stirring, until the sauce thickens and the sugar is completely dissolved, about 10 minutes. Set aside.
- Preheat a grill to high heat.
- Salt and pepper both sides of the chicken pieces. Over the direct heat, put the chicken on the grill on what would be the skin side. Grill until the chicken easily releases and there are grill marks, 6 to 8 minutes. Flip and move the chicken to the indirect heat area of the grill and brush with the sauce. Cover and grill until cooked through, brushing with the sauce again once or twice, another 6 to 8 minutes.
SUNNY'S SPICY CHICKEN SANDWICH REMAKE
Provided by Sunny Anderson
Categories main-dish
Time 3h5m
Yield 2 sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- For the marinade/batter: Use kitchen scissors to cut 6 to 7 small horizontal slivers, about 1 1/2 to 2 inches deep, into each chicken breast, to give them potential for crispies when fried. Set aside.
- Whisk together the buttermilk, hot sauce, paprika, a nice pinch of salt and plenty of grinds of pepper in a medium bowl. Add to a resealable bag or large bowl along with the chicken and soak for 2 hours at room temperature or overnight in the refrigerator. Bring the chicken to room temperature before frying.
- Heat several inches of oil in a pot or deep-fryer to 375 degrees F.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and pat dry (reserving the marinade), then set aside. Whisk together the flour, cornstarch and baking powder in a large bowl. Slowly add the marinade liquid while whisking to form a pancake batter consistency. (If you go too far, just add more flour or about 2 tablespoons of water, depending on the texture.) Dust the chicken with some flour, then dunk in the batter to coat. Dust the chicken again with flour, then shake gently and slowly drop into the hot oil. Fry in batches until cooked through and golden on the outside, about 8 minutes. Remove and season with a pinch of salt and rest briefly on a few scrunched paper towels on a plate.
- For the sandwich: Butter both sides of each bun. Toast lightly in a grill pan or in the oven until lightly golden brown and warm, about 2 minutes.
- Stir together the mayonnaise and chipotle in a small bowl. Smear on the cut sides of the bun bottoms, then add the chicken, pickles and the bun tops. Wrap in aluminum foil pouches and let rest for less than 1 minute, then serve.
APPLE CIDER CHICKEN
Steps:
- Heat oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, add to pan and sear until golden, about 4 minutes each side. Remove chicken from pan, and set aside. Add remaining butter and onion, apple, garlic, thyme and bay leaves. Saute until apple begins to get color and onions soften, about 6 minutes. Add flour and stir 2 to 3 minutes. Nestle chicken back into pan, add cider, bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cover. Cook until chicken is cooked through, about 12 minutes.
SUNNY'S EASY CHICKEN TACO SKEWERS
Provided by Sunny Anderson
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- For the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, orange or pineapple juice and hot honey. Set aside.
- For the skewers: Preheat a grill, cast-iron grill, griddle or pan over medium-high heat.
- In a medium bowl, add the chicken, pineapple, jalapeños and oil and toss to coat. Add the elote seasoning and a couple grinds of black pepper and toss again. Add to metal skewers in any order, but I prefer adding all of the same thing on one skewer.
- Cook on all sides until the chicken is cooked through and the pineapples and jalapeños are charred, 10 to 12 minutes, turning every couple of minutes. Brush the skewers with the sauce halfway through and again when they're done.
- Transfer the skewers to a cutting board. Remove the skewers and roughly chop the chicken, pineapples and jalapeños together. Transfer to a serving bowl.
- For the tacos: In a medium bowl, combine the onions and cilantro. Place some taco filling in a warm tortilla and top with some onion-cilantro mixture, a squeeze of lime juice and a few shakes of hot sauce if using.
SUNNY'S EASY SMOTHERED CHICKEN
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and thyme and more olive oil if needed and saute until lightly browned and tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Add the onion and season with salt and pepper. Let cook until the onions are softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Mix in the flour and mustard and cook for about 2 minutes. Whisk in the beef stock and bring to a simmer. Cook until thickened, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the grilled chicken breasts, then cover the skillet and turn down the heat to medium-low. Let simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Prepare the rice according to the package directions. Remove the rice to a large bowl and stir in 2 tablespoons parsley. Place rice on a platter, then top with the chicken and mushroom sauce. Garnish with the remaining fresh parsley.
CRUNCHY CHICKEN APPLE SALAD SANDWICHES
This is a great sandwich to have for a light lunch , even kids will like it. I found this in a Canadian living mag. last year and just found the recipe again in a box of papers. Hope that you enjoy it as much as I did.
Provided by bigbadbrenda
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 25m
Yield 12 square, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Pour water in pan to 3/4 in and bring to simmer.
- Add chicken , cover and poach over med/low heat for about 12 -15 minutes.
- Put on a plate and refrigerate till cool enough to handle. Then finely dice.
- In a bowl stir all remaining ingredients including the chicken.
- Butter the bread with the softened butter and spread 1 slice with the mixture. Top with remaining slice of bread. Trim the crust and cut the sandwich into triangles or squares for little hands.
- If you want to make ahead , place on a baking sheet and cover with a damp cloth and cover tightly with plastic wrap for up to 24 hours.
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients: Fresh chicken and apples will give your sandwiches the best flavor.
- Season the chicken well: Don't be afraid to use plenty of salt and pepper to season the chicken. This will help to bring out the flavor of the meat.
- Cook the chicken until it is cooked through: Chicken should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. This will ensure that it is safe to eat.
- Use a good quality bread: The bread you use will make a big difference in the overall flavor of your sandwiches. Choose a bread that is sturdy enough to hold up to the fillings, but not so thick that it overpowers the other flavors.
- Spread the mayonnaise or butter on both sides of the bread: This will help to keep the bread from getting soggy.
- Layer the fillings evenly: Don't pile all of the fillings on one side of the sandwich. Spread them out evenly so that each bite has a little bit of everything.
- Serve immediately: Chicken and apple sandwiches are best served fresh. If you need to make them ahead of time, store them in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours.
Conclusion:
Chicken and apple sandwiches are a delicious and easy-to-make lunch or dinner option. They are perfect for picnics, potlucks, or just a quick meal at home. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a sandwich that is sure to please everyone.
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