Easy Bacon Wrapped Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
614 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Easy Bacon Wrapped Chicken
Description
The Easy Bacon Wrapped Chicken recipe involves coating chicken breasts with a mixture of canola oil, brown sugar, honey, garlic, smoked paprika, and other spices, creating a sweet and savory glaze. Each chicken breast is wrapped in 2 to 3 slices of regular-cut bacon, which crisps during baking while infusing the meat with flavor.
Baking at 375°F heats the chicken through and crisps the bacon, with occasional basting from pan drippings to enhance moisture and coating. An optional broil step can add extra crispness to the bacon edges. The finished dish balances tender, juicy chicken and smoky, caramelized bacon and glaze.
Once baked, the chicken is garnished with chopped parsley for a touch of fresh color. This preparation suits a straightforward, flavorful protein addition to a meal, pairing well with various sides like salads or roasted vegetables, given its rich and smoky profile.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts skinless, boneless
- 8-12 lices Bacon do not use thick-cut
Glaze:
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- In a small bowl, mix together all the GLAZE ingredients.
- Rub HALF of the glaze mixture all over the chicken breasts.
- Wrap each breast in 2-3 slices of bacon. Place the chicken breasts, seam side down in a baking pan.
- Top with the remaining glaze mixture.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until bacon is crispy and chicken is cooked through, basting the meat 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: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 614 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 614kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 42g | 65% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 101mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 514mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 371mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 490IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 1.3mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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