Bacon Wrapped Chicken
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Bacon Wrapped Chicken
Description
This recipe uses boneless or bone-in chicken breasts seasoned simply with chili seasoning and garlic or onion powder for aromatic depth. Each breast is wrapped with a slice of thin-cut bacon, tucking the ends underneath to secure. The chicken is placed in a baking dish, brushed with barbecue sauce that adds sweetness and tang, then baked at 400°F until the internal temperature reaches 165°F to ensure doneness.
Baking time varies by chicken size; boneless breasts require less time and should be monitored closely to avoid drying out. If desired, the bacon can be partially cooked before wrapping to yield a crispier crust, especially if fully encasing the chicken. Basting once during baking helps keep the sauce fresh on the surface.
This dish pairs well with roasted vegetables, salads, or grains. It serves as a flavorful main course for dinner.
Check doneness for boneless chicken breasts after about 25 minutes; the safe internal temperature is 165°F.For large breasts, wrapping with two half strips of bacon tucked under can help cover the meat evenly.Fully wrapping chicken in bacon may require partially cooking the bacon first to ensure it crisps without undercooking the chicken.Basting the chicken once while baking adds moisture and intensifies barbecue flavor.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast or boneless (See note 1, bone-in
- 1/4 tsp chili seasoning
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder or onion powder
- 4 lices Bacon thin-cut, for best results
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Remove any chicken skin from each breast and discard. Sprinkle the chili and garlic (or onion) powder evenly over all four chicken breasts. Wrap a slice of bacon over the top of each breast, tucking the ends underneath. (See Note 1)
- Place the chicken in a greased 13x9” baking dish. Brush each chicken breast with BBQ sauce.
- Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes depending on size of chicken. Baste once if desired while it bakes. Chicken should be done when thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the breast meat reads 165°F.
Notes
- Use a cooking thermometer to check chicken reaches 165°F for safety.
- For boneless breasts, begin checking for doneness at 25 minutes to avoid overcooking.
- Wrap large breasts with two half slices of bacon for better coverage.
- Partially cook bacon before fully wrapping chicken to ensure crispy bacon.
- Baste once during baking to maintain moisture and flavor.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 465 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1breast | |
| Calories | 465kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 41g | 82% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 130mg | 43% |
| Sodium | 627mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 529mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 300IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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