Peanut Butter and Jelly Chicken for Oamc
Discover a unique twist on comfort food with this Peanut Butter and Jelly Chicken recipe, designed to bring bold, unexpected flavors to your dinner table or freezer stash. Tender, golden-seared chicken breasts are bathed in a luscious sauce made from creamy peanut butter, sweet grape jelly, and savory soy sauce, enhanced with aromatic garlic powder and ground ginger for a perfectly balanced taste. This quick and easy dish, ready in under 45 minutes, is perfect for busy weeknights or as part of your Once-A-Month-Cooking (OAMC) meal plan. Whether served fresh or prepared ahead and frozen for up to three months, this recipe delivers rich, indulgent flavor with minimal prep. Pair it with steamed rice or roasted vegetables for a complete, family-friendly meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts
- 0.5 cups peanut butter (creamy)
- 0.5 cups grape jelly (or any preferred flavor)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoons ground ginger
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, grape jelly, soy sauce, garlic powder, and ground ginger until smooth and well combined.
Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and black pepper.
Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Remove the skillet from heat and pour the peanut butter and jelly sauce over the chicken breasts, ensuring they are evenly coated.
Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
If preparing for OAMC, allow the chicken to cool completely. Transfer the chicken and sauce into a freezer-safe container or bag. Label and freeze for up to 3 months.
To reheat, thaw the chicken in the refrigerator overnight. Warm in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes, or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2422 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 112.3 g | 144% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.3 g | 112% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 572 mg | 191% | |
| Sodium | 2212 mg | 96% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 108.2 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.3 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 70.6 g | ||
| Protein | 246.8 g | 494% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 159 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 8.1 mg | 45% | |
| Potassium | 956 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
