Best Sunnys Apple Chicken Ranch Slaw Recipes

Sunny's Easy Apple Slaw with Apple Jalapeño Dressing image

Provided by Sunny Anderson

Time 2h15m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Two 14-ounce bags slaw mix
3/4 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup finely chopped pickled jalapeños
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh Italian parsley
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint
2 red-skinned apples, cored and julienned
1/4 cup jalapeño pickling juice
1/4 cup apple juice or cider
1/2 teaspoon red chile flakes
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

For the slaw: In a large bowl, toss the slaw mix, raisins, jalapeños, cilantro, parsley, mint and apples.
For the dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together the pickling juice, apple juice or cider, chile flakes, chili powder, a pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper.
Pour the dressing over the bowl of slaw and toss to combine. Chill for 2 hours, stirring once while chilling. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Apple-Raisin Cole Slaw image

Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories side-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup golden raisins
1/2 teaspoon celery seeds
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 head savoy cabbage, shredded or sliced thin
1 cup carrots, shredded (about 4 small or 2 medium carrots)
2 Granny Smith apples, cored and shredded
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

In a large bowl, stir together the raisins, celery seeds, mayonnaise, sour cream and apple cider vinegar. Add the cabbage, carrots, and apples, then toss to combine. Taste and season with a pinch of salt and a grind or two of pepper. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

Apple Cider Chicken image

Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 Vidalia onion, chopped
1 Granny Smith apple, cored and sliced into 1/4-inch wedges
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons dried thyme
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups apple cider

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 Fire Cracker Cole Slaw image

Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories side-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 15 to 18 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups mayonnaise
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon adobo sauce, plus more as needed
1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, finely chopped
2 cups carrots, shredded
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup golden raisins
2 Granny Smith apples, cored and shredded
2 Bosc pears, cored and shredded
1 head red cabbage, shredded or sliced thin
1 head Savoy cabbage, shredded or sliced thin
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

In a large bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, adobo sauce and chipotle pepper. Taste, season with salt and pepper and, if needed, add a bit more adobo sauce to make it spicy to your taste. Add the carrots, dried cranberries, raisins, apples, pears and cabbages and then toss to combine. Taste and season with a pinch of salt and a grind or 2 of pepper. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.