Mohamed Shili This delicious bacon-wrapped chicken recipe is a quick, easy, and flavorful meal perfect for any night of the week. With juicy chicken breasts wrapped in crispy bacon and seasoned with a smoky-sweet spice mix, it’s a crowd-pleaser.
Recipe Ingredients:
- 4 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
- 8 slices bacon do not use thick cut
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
How To Make Bacon Wrapped Chicken?
- Preheat the oven : Preheat your oven to 190°C / 375°F.
- Prepare the spice mix : In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Season the chicken : Rub half of the spice mixture evenly over the chicken breasts.
- Wrap the chicken : Wrap each chicken breast with 2 slices of bacon, ensuring the seam is on the underside. Place the wrapped chicken in a baking pan or ovenproof skillet.
- Sprinkle with remaining spice mix – Distribute the remaining spice mixture over the tops of the bacon-wrapped chicken.
- Bake the chicken : Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, basting occasionally with the pan drippings. Ensure the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 75°C / 165°F).
- Broil for crispy bacon (optional) : For extra crispy bacon, broil for an additional 1–2 minutes, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Garnish and serve : Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.
Recipe Tips:
- Use regular-cut bacon for the best results : Thick-cut bacon won’t crisp up properly and may stay chewy. Regular bacon gives a crispy texture and wraps the chicken evenly.
- Secure the bacon with toothpicks if needed : If the bacon doesn’t stay in place, use toothpicks to hold it securely while baking. Just remember to remove them before serving!
- Don’t skip basting the chicken : Basting with the pan drippings adds extra flavor and ensures the chicken stays juicy and the bacon gets beautifully caramelized.
- Broil for a crispy finish : For that perfect golden, crispy bacon, broil the chicken for 1–2 minutes after baking, but keep an eye on it to prevent burning.
- Check the chicken’s internal temperature : Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is fully cooked. The internal temperature should reach 75°C / 165°F for safe and juicy results.
How To Store & Reheat Leftovers?
- Refrigerate: First, let the leftover bacon-wrapped chicken cool to room temperature. Place it in an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freeze: Allow the bacon-wrapped chicken to cool completely before wrapping each piece tightly in foil or plastic wrap. Place them in a freezer-safe container or bag and freeze for up to 2 months.
- Reheat: Place the chicken on a microwave-safe plate, cover it with a microwave-safe lid or damp paper towel, and reheat on medium power in 1-minute intervals until heated through.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 300
- Total Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
- Sodium: 2,180mg
- Potassium: Not specified
- Total Carbohydrate: 1g
- Dietary Fiber: 0g
- Sugars: 1g
- Protein: 34g
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Description
This delicious bacon-wrapped chicken recipe is a quick, easy, and flavorful meal perfect for any night of the week. With juicy chicken breasts wrapped in crispy bacon and seasoned with a smoky-sweet spice mix, it’s a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat the oven : Preheat your oven to 190°C / 375°F.
- Prepare the spice mix : In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Season the chicken : Rub half of the spice mixture evenly over the chicken breasts.
- Wrap the chicken : Wrap each chicken breast with 2 slices of bacon, ensuring the seam is on the underside. Place the wrapped chicken in a baking pan or ovenproof skillet.
- Sprinkle with remaining spice mix – Distribute the remaining spice mixture over the tops of the bacon-wrapped chicken.
- Bake the chicken : Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, basting occasionally with the pan drippings. Ensure the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 75°C / 165°F).
- Broil for crispy bacon (optional) : For extra crispy bacon, broil for an additional 1–2 minutes, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Garnish and serve : Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use regular-cut bacon for the best results : Thick-cut bacon won’t crisp up properly and may stay chewy. Regular bacon gives a crispy texture and wraps the chicken evenly.
- Secure the bacon with toothpicks if needed : If the bacon doesn’t stay in place, use toothpicks to hold it securely while baking. Just remember to remove them before serving!
- Don’t skip basting the chicken : Basting with the pan drippings adds extra flavor and ensures the chicken stays juicy and the bacon gets beautifully caramelized.
- Broil for a crispy finish : For that perfect golden, crispy bacon, broil the chicken for 1–2 minutes after baking, but keep an eye on it to prevent burning.
- Check the chicken’s internal temperature : Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is fully cooked. The internal temperature should reach 75°C / 165°F for safe and juicy results.
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