Bacon Wrapped Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
498 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Bacon Wrapped Chicken
Description
Bacon Wrapped Chicken consists of chicken breasts seasoned with a mixture of brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Twice as much spice mix is prepared; half is rubbed onto the chicken, and the rest is sprinkled on top after wrapping each breast in two slices of thin-cut bacon. Baking in the oven at 375°F finishes cooking the chicken through while crisping the bacon exterior. Occasional basting with pan drippings helps maintain moisture and enhance flavor. An optional broil at the end can achieve extra crisp bacon. Chopped parsley is added as a fresh garnish before serving.
The dish balances sweet, smoky, and savory elements, with tender chicken inside a flavorful, crisp bacon layer. The relatively simple ingredient list allows the seasoning and bacon to shine without overwhelming the chicken meat. The bacon wrapping seals in juices, resulting in a moist texture contrasted by the crisp bacon edges.
This chicken pairs well with roasted vegetables, green salads, or straightforward starches, making it a versatile entry for a midweek or weekend meal. The use of thin-cut bacon avoids excessive thickness, allowing thorough cooking alongside the chicken breasts.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast boneless, skinless
- 8 lices Bacon do not use thick cut
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper.
- Rub half of the spice mixture all over the chicken breasts.
- Wrap each chicken breast in 2 slices of bacon. Place the chicken breasts, seam side down in a baking pan or ovenproof skillet.
- Sprinkle the remaining brown sugar mixture over the top of the chicken.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until bacon is crisp and chicken is cooked through, basting the chicken occasionally with the pan drippings.
- If you prefer extra crispy bacon, broil for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Sprinkle with parsley, then serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 498 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 498kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 53g | 106% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 173mg | 58% |
| Sodium | 549mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 964mg | 21% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 575IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 2.7mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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