Flygande Jacob (Flying Jacob)

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 9
Delicious Flygande Jacob (Flying Jacob) recipe
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 chicken breasts , cut into bite-size pieces
6 ounces bacon , diced
1/2 cup finely-chopped onion
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 tablespoon curry powder
2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce ( or a hot and spicy ketchup )
1 chicken stock cube
salt and pepper , to taste
2 sliced bananas
1/2 cup chopped dry roasted peanuts
cooked rice
oil ( for frying )
rice

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
738
Sugar
11g
Fat
52g
Flygande Jacob, also known as Flying Jacob, is a Swedish casserole dish that gained popularity in the 1970s. The dish is believed to have been named after its inventor, a man named Ove Jacobsson who worked for the airline industry. It is made up of diced chicken, bacon, and peanuts in a creamy curry sauce, topped with sliced bananas, and baked. The result is a sweet and savory dish that is both comforting and flavorful. Though it may seem like an unusual combination of ingredients, it has become a classic in Swedish home cooking. Today, Flying Jacob is often served at dinner parties, potlucks, and casual family dinners.

Instructions

1.Start by cooking the rice in a pot according to the package directions.
2.In a large skillet, cook the diced bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and set aside, leaving the bacon fat in the skillet.
3.Add the chicken pieces to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Remove the chicken and set aside.
4.Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
5.Add the curry powder, sweet chili sauce, chicken stock cube, heavy cream, and salt and pepper, stirring until well combined.
6.Simmer the sauce for 5-10 minutes until it thickens slightly.
7.Add the cooked chicken to the sauce, stirring to combine.
8.Pour the chicken and sauce into an oven-safe dish. Top with sliced bananas, chopped dry roasted peanuts, and cooked diced bacon.
9.Bake in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes, until the dish is heated through and the bananas are slightly browned.
10.Serve the Flygande Jacob with the cooked rice.

PROS

The combination of chicken, bacon, bananas, and peanuts creates a unique and flavorful dish.

With minimal prep work and simple ingredients, this recipe is easy to make.

It can be prepared in advance and reheated before serving.

CONS

The dish can be quite heavy and high in calories due to the heavy cream and bacon.

The sweet and savory combination may not be to everyone’s taste.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While the Flygande Jacob is not the healthiest dish, it does contain some nutritious ingredients.
Chicken is a good source of protein and essential vitamins and minerals.
Bananas are loaded with potassium and antioxidants.

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