Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breast

Name: Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breast
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 28 min
Total time: 38 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; ½ teaspoon ground black pepper; 4 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 8 bacon slices; 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; cracked black pepper; chopped fresh chives

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
38 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
412 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breast

Iris Warren

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Bacon wrapped chicken is easy and DELICIOUS! Chicken seasoned, wrapped in bacon, then baked until the chicken is moist and the bacon crispy.

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Ingredients

Servings

2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt plus additional for serving
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
4 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 8 ounces each
8 bacon slices not thick cut bacon
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
cracked black pepper optional
chopped fresh chives for serving

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
In a small bowl, stir together the smoked paprika, thyme, garlic powder, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and black pepper.
Pat the chicken dry. Sprinkle the chicken evenly on both sides with thyme mixture, rubbing to coat.
Wrap 2 bacon slices around each breast, covering it as evenly as you can.
Place the chicken breast, seam-side down, in the prepared dish.
To the same bowl you used for the seasonings, add the maple syrup and vinegar and stir to combine.
Brush the tops of the chicken with the maple syrup mixture. If desired, crack black pepper over the top.
Bake the bacon wrapped chicken for 20 to 25 minutes, until a thermometer inserted at the thickest part registers 165°F (I typically pull my chicken a few degrees early, then let the carryover cooking finish the rest). Brush the chicken with the liquid that has collected at the bottom of the pan halfway through.
If you’d like to crisp the top of the bacon, switch the oven to broil. Broil the chicken for 1 to 3 minutes, until it is crisped to your liking.
Remove the chicken from the oven and immediately sprinkle with a pinch of additional salt. Let rest at least 5 minutes to allow the juices to reincorporate into the chicken. Sprinkle with chives. Enjoy!

Notes

TO STORE: Refrigerate chicken in an airtight storage container for up to 2 days.
TO REHEAT: Rewarm leftovers in a baking dish in the oven at 350 degrees F.
TO FREEZE: Freeze chicken in an airtight freezer-safe storage container for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1(of 4) Calories 412kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 42g (84%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 138mg (46%) Potassium 778mg (22%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 571IU (11%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 31mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 412 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1(of 4)
Calories	412kcal	21%
Carbohydrates	9g	3%
Protein	42g	84%
Fat	22g	34%
Saturated Fat	7g	35%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Cholesterol	138mg	46%
Potassium	778mg	17%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	6g	12%
Vitamin A	571IU	11%
Vitamin C	2mg	2%
Calcium	31mg	3%
Iron	1mg	6%