Grilled Bacon Wrapped Chicken Recipe
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
330 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Grilled Bacon Wrapped Chicken Recipe
Description
This recipe involves wrapping chicken breasts with strips of bacon, then brushing them with a marinade made from brown sugar, soy sauce, vegetable oil, garlic powder, onion powder, and cinnamon. The combination of sugar and soy sauce creates a sweet-savory glaze that caramelizes on the grill. Wrapping the chicken in bacon adds fat and smoke flavor that keeps the chicken moist during grilling.
Cooking the wrapped chicken over the grill until an internal temperature of 165°F ensures it is safe and juicy. Frequent basting with marinade deepens flavor and contributes to a glossy finish. The contrast of crisp bacon and tender chicken provides pleasing texture variation, suitable as a main dish for casual meals.
Using chicken breast tenderloins instead of full breasts can make smaller portions ideal for children and quick grilling sessions.
Ingredients
- 2-4 chicken breast
- 2-3 lices Bacon 4-12 pieces, per chicken breast
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat an outdoor grill
- In a small bowl, add brown sugar and soy sauce and mix well. Stir in oil and seasonings and set aside.
- Wrap bacon strips around chicken breast making sure to overlap the ends when you add a new piece of bacon. Set aside. Use a pastry or grill brush to brush the marinade onto the chicken and place onto a hot outdoor grill. Baste chicken with additional marinade.
- Cook chicken until done, flipping once and adding marinade to the back side of the chicken as you cook. Cook until thermometer stuck into the center of the chicken reads 165. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Chicken breast tenderloins can be used to make smaller portions for children.
- Ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F to be fully cooked and safe to eat.
- Frequent basting with marinade enhances flavor and caramelization on the grill.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 330 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4g | |
| Calories | 330kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 1018mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 497mg | 11% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 35IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.3mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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