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    July 14, 2020

    Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breasts

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    If your family needs a break from hum-drum chicken dinners, try throwing in some bacon. Savory and packed with addictive salty-sweet vibes, this Bacon Wrapped Chicken Recipe features boneless, skinless chicken breasts wrapped in slices of bacon and rubbed with a brown sugar spice mix. The spice mix is speckled with smoked paprika for an extra delicious BBQ-style flavor, while the fat from the bacon ensures the chicken bakes up tender and juicy. This chicken is as perfect on the inside as it is on the out!

    No toothpicks or special equipment is required for this recipe. Just 15 minutes of prep and off to the oven it goes for a chicken dinner upgrade the entire family will love! You'll also love our easy, baked Ranchero Chicken -- bookmark it for next time!

    A close up shot of bacon wrapped chicken on a foil lined pan.

    HOW TO MAKE BACON WRAPPED CHICKEN

    1. Make Sugar-Spice Rub - Combine the brown sugar and spices in a small bowl and set it aside while you prep the chicken.
    2. Season the Chicken - Pat the chicken dry, drizzle it with oil and rub it with about a ¼ cup of the spice mixture.
    3. Wrap It In Bacon - Start at the tapered end of the chicken and begin wrapping it with the bacon, slightly overlapping each time you loop it around. 
    4. Bake - Transfer the chicken to a rimmed pan lined with nonstick aluminum foil and bake at 375°F for 25-30 minutes.

    Bacon wrapped chicken on a rimmed sheet pan garnished with parsley.

    HOW LONG DO YOU COOK IT?

    How long you cook Bacon Wrapped Chicken depends on the size of the chicken breasts. As you probably know, their sizes can vary wildly. For example, an organic chicken will typically be much smaller. Because of this, there isn't one specific bake time, but rather a range.

    Typically, this dish takes 25-30 minutes to cook through. If you are working with massive chicken breasts, it might even take closer to 35 minutes.

    The best practice is to use a probed, instant-read thermometer, check the chicken at the 25-minute mark. If it has yet to reach 165°F, use your best judgment and add to the cook time accordingly.

    HOW TO KNOW WHEN CHICKEN IS DONE

    Chicken is done when it has reached an internal temperature of 165°F. As mentioned above, this is best gauged with an instant-read thermometer. Another way to tell if the chicken is done is to cut into it; the juices should run clear and the meat should be white, not pink.

    A close up shot of bacon wrapped chicken on a foil lined pan.

    WANT YOUR BACON CRISPY?

    If you like your bacon extra crispy, you can achieve this texture by broiling Bacon Wrapped Chicken after it has made its way to the proper internal temperature.

    Just turn on the broiler, and watch it caramelize to crispy perfection. But! When I say "watch it," I mean really watch it. The broiler is notorious for burning food without a moment's notice, so you have to keep a close eye on the bacon!

    Depending on your oven and just how crispy you like it, broiling could take anywhere from 1 minute to 4 minutes.

    Anything wrapped in bacon is a favorite around here. Try our Bacon Wrapped Asparagus next!

    CAN I GRILL THIS?

    No. You should not try to convert this recipe to grilled Bacon Wrapped Chicken. If you were to cook this over direct heat on a grill, the bacon would char and burn long before the chicken could cook through. It's best to stick with the oven for this recipe!

    Bacon wrapped chicken on a rimmed pan with plates, utensils, and brown sugar.

    INGREDIENTS

    • Chicken Breasts
    • Bacon
    • Brown Sugar | Light or Dark Brown
    • Seasoning | Kosher Salt, Pepper, Smoked Paprika, Garlic Powder, and Onion Powder
    • Oil | Avocado or Canola Oil

    There are two important things to keep in mind when you're shopping the ingredient list for this recipe. The first: Smaller chicken breasts are easier to wrap in bacon than larger ones. And, secondly, (and sadly) this is not the time for thick-cut bacon. Go for the thinner slices!

    For more delicious and savory flavor combos, try our smoked chicken legs.

    Bacon wrapped chicken on a white plate garnished with parsley with a fork in the background.

    HOW TO STORE THE LEFTOVERS

    Store your leftovers refrigerated in an airtight container for 3-4 days. 

    WHAT TO SERVE WITH BACON WRAPPED CHICKEN

    Serve this smoky, savory, salty-sweet chicken dish alongside anything you'd typically eat with BBQ and more! Below are just a few of our favorite side dishes to pair with it.

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    Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breasts
    Prep Time
    15 mins
    Cook Time
    25 mins
     

    Chicken breasts wrapped in bacon and coated in a savory-sweet, smoky brown sugar spice rub.

    Course: Dinner, Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Bacon Wrapped Chicken
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 349 kcal
    Author: Kelly Anthony
    Ingredients
    • ¼ cup light or dark brown sugar
    • 2 teaspoons Kosher salt
    • 1 ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
    • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
    • 1 tablespoon avocado or canola oil
    • 1 (12-ounce) package bacon (not thick-cut)
    Instructions
    1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and have ready a rimmed baking sheet lined with nonstick aluminum foil. Combine the sugar and all of the spices in a small bowl and set it aside.

    2. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Then, on a work surface, drizzle them evenly with oil and rub all over until evenly coated. Season each chicken breast with 1 tablespoon of the brown sugar-spice mixture (totaling 4 tablespoons of seasoning) and rub/pat all over once more to adhere.

    3. Start at the tapered end of the chicken breast and begin tightly wrapping it with a slice of bacon, everso slightly overlapping as you loop it around, and adding a second slice of bacon as necessary.

    4. Transfer the chicken to the prepared pan and distribute the remaining brown sugar-spice across the top of them, and pat the adhere.

    5. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked through. Allow to rest 5-10 minutes, serve, and enjoy!

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    Nutrition Facts
    Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breasts
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 349 Calories from Fat 90
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 10g15%
    Saturated Fat 2g13%
    Cholesterol 145mg48%
    Sodium 1432mg62%
    Potassium 896mg26%
    Carbohydrates 15g5%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 13g14%
    Protein 48g96%
    Vitamin A 560IU11%
    Vitamin C 3mg4%
    Calcium 26mg3%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    1. Charis says

      July 15, 2020 at 12:16 am

      This recipe is a keeper. Tried it tonight with an arugula salad.

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      • Kelly Anthony says

        July 19, 2020 at 2:49 pm

        Thank you, Charis!

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