Bacon Wrapped Chicken
Crispy bacon wrapped chicken baked to juicy perfection with simple spices. An easy family dinner that’s both comforting and impressive.
Pin Share Print Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 420kcal
Cost: $12–15
Equipment
- 1 Wire rack (For crispy bacon and even cooking)
- 1 Rimmed sheet pan (To catch drippings)
- 1 Meat thermometer (Ensures chicken reaches 165°F)
- 1 Toothpicks (To secure bacon ends)
- 1 Sharp knife (For clean slicing)
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 4 large boneless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper - optional
For the Bacon Wrap
- 8–12 strips thick-cut bacon
- 2 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- Toothpicks - for securing
Instructions
- Heat oven to 400°F and prep baking rack.
- Rub chicken with spice mix.
- Secure chicken with bacon strips and toothpicks.
- Lightly coat with oil, brown sugar, thyme.
- Cook 25–30 minutes until 165°F internal temp.
- Crisp bacon 2–3 mins if needed.
- Let sit 5 minutes before slicing.
Notes
You can prep this dish in advance and store it in the fridge before baking. Also works great with turkey bacon!
Nutrition
Serving: 1Breast | Calories: 420kcal (21%) | Carbohydrates: 4g (1%) | Protein: 45g (90%) | Fat: 24g (37%) | Saturated Fat: 7g (44%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 130mg (43%) | Sodium: 830mg (36%) | Potassium: 680mg (19%) | Sugar: 3g (3%) | Vitamin A: 220IU (4%) | Vitamin C: 2mg (2%) | Calcium: 25mg (3%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)