Jammy Chicken Recipe

This incredibly flavorful Jammy Chicken recipe is a family favorite! Using your favorite jam or preserves (blackberry, raspberry, peach, etc.), this dish creates a sweet and savory masterpiece. Fruit-only preserves work perfectly too! The rich, sticky sauce is best served over noodles or rice to soak up every last drop. Easy to make and even easier to freeze for a future meal, this recipe is a must-try!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 490.6 kcal
Protein 61g
Rating 4.3 (29 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Jammy Chicken

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How to Make Jammy Chicken

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 13x9 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. (Optional) Brown 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes per side. This step adds extra flavor but is not necessary.
  3. Place the chicken pieces in the prepared baking dish.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together: 1 cup of your favorite jam or preserves, 1/2 cup chicken broth, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  5. Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken in the baking dish.
  6. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear when pierced with a fork.
  7. **To Freeze:** Place the uncooked chicken pieces and the prepared sauce in a large freezer bag. Seal tightly, removing as much air as possible. Label and freeze for up to 3 months.
  8. **To Serve from Frozen:** Thaw the chicken and sauce in the refrigerator overnight. Then, proceed with baking instructions starting at step 5 (pour sauce over chicken and bake).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

22 g

Sugar

105g

Fat

34g

Carbs

11g

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