Bacon Wrapped Chicken Thighs
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
280 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Bacon Wrapped Chicken Thighs
Description
This recipe uses boneless, skinless chicken thighs seasoned with salt, pepper, and a garlic butter spread, then wrapped snugly with overlapping bacon strips. The baking process begins at 400°F on a foil-lined baking sheet with a rack, promoting even heat circulation and crisping the bacon around the chicken. The garlic butter adds a savory richness that complements the smoky bacon.
The dish yields moist and tender chicken thighs with a crispy, flavorful bacon exterior. The bacon wrapping helps keep the chicken juicy, while the garlic butter enhances the savory profile. Using a meat thermometer to verify an internal temperature of 165°F ensures safe and perfectly cooked chicken without drying out.
This main dish pairs well with a variety of sides, such as roasted vegetables or salads, making it a versatile dinner option. It can also be adapted to include additional fillings, secured with toothpicks or kitchen string as needed, though the bacon typically holds well on its own.
For best results when using an air fryer, consider cooking at a lower temperature for longer to avoid burnt bacon edges. Adjust butter quantities per thigh to suit taste preferences.
Ingredients
- 6 chicken thighs boneless, skinless
- 12 lices Bacon
- 3 - 6 tblsp butter softened
- 1-2 teaspoon garlic minced
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Prepare a rimmed baking sheet with tinfoil and a rack coated in cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine the butter and minced garlic until well blended. Set aside.
Quick and Easy Method
- On your work surface, place the chicken, garlic butter, bacon, salt and pepper. Sprinkle salt and pepper on each thigh.
- Divide the garlic butter evenly on top of each thigh. Ken likes to use ½ tablespoon of garlic butter per thigh, I like to use 1 tablespoon per thigh.
- Wrap each thigh tightly with bacon. Make sure each slice is touching and the next slice starts where the last one ended.
Thinner Chicken Method
- On your work surface, place the chicken, garlic butter, bacon, salt and pepper. Open each thigh and place between 2 pieces of plastic wrap.
- Using a mallet pound each thigh until flat. Spread your garlic butter all over the one side of the chicken thigh. Ken likes to use ½ tablespoon of garlic butter per thigh, I like to use 1 tablespoon per thigh.
- Sprinkle salt and pepper on top of each thigh. Roll the chicken thigh up as tightly as possible.
- Wrap each chicken thigh tightly with bacon. Make sure each slice is touching and the next slice starts where the last one ended.
Bake in the Oven
- Place each chicken thigh on your prepared baking sheet with a rack and bake for 40-55 minutes or until bacon is cooked to your liking and the chicken registers 165° F with a digital thermometer.
- Feel free to broil chicken thighs for a few minutes, if desired, this will darken or crisp up the bacon on top even more if you prefer. Enjoy! These thighs are fantastic!
Air Fryer Cooking
- Place the wrapped thighs in the air fryer basket. Cook in the air fryer at 340 degrees F for 30 minutes. Flip each piece over and cook for another 10 minutes. The internal temperature of the chicken should be 165° and the bacon should be fully cooked and crispy.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken thighs reach an internal temperature of 165°F for safe doneness.
- When adding cheese or stuffing, secure the thighs with toothpicks or kitchen string; the bacon may also hold them tightly.
- Cooking bacon wrapped chicken thighs at lower temperatures for a longer time helps prevent burnt edges in air fryer cooking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 280 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 280kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 115mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 113mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 264mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 0.01g | 0% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 125IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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