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Crispy bacon wrapped chicken baked in white dish with parsley garnish. Juicy chicken with golden bacon glaze in homemade style.

Bacon Wrapped Chicken

Crispy bacon wrapped chicken baked to juicy perfection with simple spices. An easy family dinner that’s both comforting and impressive.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

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

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

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 400°F and prep baking rack.
  2. Rub chicken with spice mix.
  3. Secure chicken with bacon strips and toothpicks.
  4. Lightly coat with oil, brown sugar, thyme.
  5. Cook 25–30 minutes until 165°F internal temp.
  6. Crisp bacon 2–3 mins if needed.
  7. 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!