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Brown Sugar Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breasts: a simple recipe that everyone will love. Chicken is rubbed with brown sugar and seasonings, wrapped in bacon and baked to golden crispy perfection! So juicy and flavorful. Quick and Easy Dinner. Video Recipe #BaconChicken #BaconWrappedChickenBrown Sugar Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breasts: a simple recipe that everyone will love. Chicken is rubbed with brown sugar and seasonings, wrapped in bacon and baked to golden crispy perfection! So juicy and flavorful. Quick and Easy Dinner. Video Recipe #BaconChicken #BaconWrappedChicken

Brown Sugar Bacon Wrapped Chicken is a simple recipe that everyone will love. Chicken is rubbed with brown sugar and seasonings, wrapped in bacon and baked to golden crispy perfection! So juicy and flavorful you’ll want to make it again and again.

Bacon Wrapped Chicken

This bacon-wrapped chicken is a low carb meal that’s guaranteed to be a hit in your home. It’s a family favorite along with Oven Baked Chicken Thighs and Chicken with Potatoes and Green Beans. And besides, isn’t everything better with bacon!?

The bacon keeps the chicken juicy and adds flavor to make a delicious homestyle meal that’s elegant enough for a party. Even picky eaters love the tender chicken with the sweet and smoky bacon flavors.

The best part? You can do most of the prep work ahead of time, and make it look like you spent hours preparing! Also try Slow Cooker Bacon Wrapped Chicken for a crock pot variation.

Bacon Wrapped Chicken

How to Make Brown Sugar Bacon Wrapped Chicken

Bacon wrapped chicken is an easy recipe with 3 simple steps:

Step 1: Make the Brown Sugar Mixture: Combine brown sugar, minced garlic, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Then rub it all over the chicken breasts.

Step 2: Wrap the Chicken with Bacon: Wrap each chicken breast with 2-4 strips of bacon. The amount of bacon depends on the size of the chicken breasts and the length of the bacon slices. Try to start and finish seam-side down with each piece to secure the bacon.

Step 3: Bake at 375°F: Place the bacon wrapped chicken into a 13×9 inch baking dish lined with a wire rack or a broiler pan. Bake in the middle of a 375°F oven for about 25 minutes. Turn on the convection/forced air if available. During baking spoon or baste the chicken with juices 2-3 times and rotate the pan for even cooking.

That’s it! If the bacon is not fully caramelized, you can put it under the broiler for a few minutes to finish it off. You can find more information on How Long to Bake Chicken here.

Bacon Wrapped Chicken

Tips and Secrets for Making Bacon Wrapped Chicken

  • If you have a forced air convection oven, definitely use it to cook the bacon as evenly as possible.
  • Baste your bacon with drippings regularly in the oven for the best look and extra flavor.
  • To get extra-crispy bacon, you can put it under the broiler for a few minutes after baking. Just monitor carefully to avoid burning.
  • For an overall healthier option use natural nitrate-free bacon that’s low sodium and sugar, or use turkey bacon for a lower fat option.
  • You can use reduced-sodium bacon for a less salty dish.

Make Ahead Tips

  • You can make bacon wrapped chicken up to 1-3 days ahead of time if you store it in an airtight container in the fridge. To reheat, place in a covered skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
  • You can also freeze the cooked dish for up to one month in an airtight container. Thaw completely and reheat in a skillet.
  • It’s possible to refrigerate the uncooked wrapped chicken for a day in a ziplock bag or airtight container. Just make sure the outside of your container is clean to avoid contamination.

Bacon Wrapped Chicken

How to Serve Bacon Wrapped Chicken

  • Bacon wrapped chicken goes well with mashed potatoes and a green vegetable such as broccoli. You can also serve it with just a salad for a low carb meal.
  • Bacon wrapped chicken also makes an elegant main dish for a dinner party. As an added benefit, your kitchen will smell so good while it’s cooking!
  • If you’re looking for an appetizer idea, you can make bacon wrapped chicken with chicken tenders as some amazing finger food for game day and other parties.

Ingredients for Making the Best Bacon Wrapped Chicken

  • Boneless skinless chicken breasts are ideal for this recipe. Bone-in chicken breasts are a nice flavorful budget-friendly option, although they are a bit trickier to eat.
  • Boneless skinless chicken thighs are an even juicier alternative although smaller in size so count on about 8 chicken thighs for this recipe.
  • Thick-cut bacon (1/8”) will hold together the best during baking. If you can’t find it, then use a quality regular bacon.

Equipment for Making the Best Bacon Wrapped Chicken

  • I used a simple 13×9 inch baking dish with a 10×8 wire rack underneath. The wire rack keeps the meat out of the liquid in the pan, allowing the bacon to get crispy underneath.
  • A large nylon cutting board is a great surface for wrapping the chicken and the most hygienic for easy cleanup.
  • Kitchen tongs like these ones are helpful for handling the bacon wrapped chicken after cooking.

Watch How to Make Bacon Wrapped Chicken:

This Brown Sugar Bacon Wrapped Chicken is a simple recipe that everyone will love. Chicken is rubbed with brown sugar and seasonings, wrapped in bacon and baked to golden crispy perfection!
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Brown Sugar Bacon Wrapped Chicken (Video Recipe)

This Bacon Wrapped Chicken is a simple recipe that everyone will love. Chicken is rubbed with brown sugar and seasoning, wrapped in bacon and baked to golden caramelized perfection! 
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients 

  • 4 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
  • 12 oz bacon, about 12 slices
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tsp garlic, minced
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Set aside a 13x9 inch baking pan or a broiler pan.
  • In a medium bowl, mix brown sugar, minced garlic, salt and pepper.
  • Lay the chicken breasts on a work surface, and rub 1-2 tbsp of brown sugar onto each.
  • Wrap each chicken breast with 2-3 bacon slices with slight overlap, starting and finishing on the bottom of the breast to secure if possible.
  • Place into prepared pan and sprinkle any remaining brown sugar mixture on top.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes, brushing with the juices every 10 minutes and rotating the pan for even browning.
  • Optional: after baking, place under the broiler (about 6 inches) for 2-3 minutes to crispen. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

• Bacon can start to smoke above 375°F, so you may need to adjust the temperature down slightly if your oven runs hot.
Nutrition Facts
Brown Sugar Bacon Wrapped Chicken (Video Recipe)
Amount per Serving
Calories
411
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
19
g
29
%
Saturated Fat
 
6
g
30
%
Cholesterol
 
100
mg
33
%
Sodium
 
420
mg
18
%
Potassium
 
538
mg
15
%
Carbohydrates
 
27
g
9
%
Sugar
 
26
g
29
%
Net Carbs
 
27
g
54
%
Protein
 
29
g
58
%
Vitamin A
 
50
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
 
1.6
mg
2
%
Calcium
 
28
mg
3
%
Iron
 
0.8
mg
4
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Author: TipBuzz
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bacon wrapped chicken
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