Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breast
Bacon wrapped chicken is easy and DELICIOUS! Chicken seasoned, wrapped in bacon, then baked until the chicken is moist and the bacon crispy.
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Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt (plus additional for serving)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 8 ounces each)
- 8 bacon slices (not thick cut bacon)
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- Cracked black pepper (optional)
- Chopped fresh chives (for serving)
Steps
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Preheat oven to 425°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
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In a small bowl, stir together the smoked paprika, thyme, garlic powder, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and black pepper.
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Pat the chicken dry. Sprinkle the chicken evenly on both sides with thyme mixture, rubbing to coat.
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Wrap 2 bacon slices around each breast, covering it as evenly as you can.
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Place the chicken breast, seam-side down, in the prepared dish.
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To the same bowl you used for the seasonings, add the maple syrup and vinegar and stir to combine.
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Brush the tops of the chicken with the maple syrup mixture. If desired, crack black pepper over the top.
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Bake the bacon wrapped chicken for 20 to 25 minutes, until a thermometer inserted at the thickest part registers 165°F (I typically pull my chicken a few degrees early, then let the carryover cooking finish the rest). Brush the chicken with the liquid that has collected at the bottom of the pan halfway through.
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If you’d like to crisp the top of the bacon, switch the oven to broil. Broil the chicken for 1 to 3 minutes, until it is crisped to your liking.
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Remove the chicken from the oven and immediately sprinkle with a pinch of additional salt. Let rest at least 5 minutes to allow the juices to reincorporate into the chicken. Sprinkle with chives. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (18% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| smoked paprika | 2 teaspoons | $2.50/kg | $0.50 |
| dried thyme | 1 teaspoon | - | - |
| garlic powder | 1 teaspoon | $0.50/100g | $0.03 |
| kosher salt | 1 teaspoon | - | - |
| ground black pepper | 0.5 teaspoon | - | - |
| medium boneless | 4 | - | - |
| bacon slices | 8 | - | - |
| pure maple syrup | 2 tablespoons | - | - |
| red wine vinegar | 1 tablespoon | - | - |
| Cracked black pepper | - | - | - |
| Chopped fresh chives | - | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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