How to Make Flying Jacob (Flygande Jacob): Classic Swedish Recipe

Discover the classic Swedish comfort dish known as 'Flying Jacob' – a tantalizing blend of chicken, bananas, and peanuts. Since its inception in 1976, this recipe has held a special place in Swedish households, offering a unique combination of flavors and textures that evoke a sense of everyday luxury. I personally adore its creamy richness and the delightful interplay between sweet bananas and crunchy peanuts. Perfect for cozy dinners or special occasions, 'Flying Jacob' remains a beloved staple of Swedish home cooking. Wondering about the intriguing name? It pays homage to the dish's creator, Ove Jacobsson, whose background in air freight forwarding inspired this culinary delight. Join me as I share the secrets to recreating this timeless Swedish favorite in your own kitchen!

Full recipe and instructions:

Ingredients:
1 kg (1 pcs) Grilled Chicken
2 g (0.5 tsp) Italian Dressing Mix
3 g (0.5 tsp) Salt
0.5 g (1 pinch) Black Pepper
210 g (2 pcs) Banana
300 g (3 dl) Double Cream 40% fat
150 g (1.5 dl) Heinz Chili Sauce
140 g Bacon
34 g (0.5 dl) Peanuts salted

[odjuret]

Unironicaly a good savory dish with some sweetness that makes you ask for a 2nd plate of food /greetings from sweden

[alfasmurfen]

You did great! My fav dish of all time, would eat this anytime of the day 😋😋😍😍// A very proud Swede 💙💛

[thesuperunknownn]

I am in Sweden today on business travel, and I ate this today. When my coworker translated this, I thought he was joking. Well he wasn’t and it was delicious.

[scallopohare]

That is going to be a love-or-hate combination. 😂

[kochkanal]

Noch nie so ein Rezept gesehen, wirkt fast wie ein Prank?! 😅🤨😲

[sassykitty]

Looks like someone had way too much to drink and was set loose in the kitchen. Flying Jacob? No way. Gross!!