Bacon Wrapped Chicken
Bacon wrapped chicken breasts seasoned with brown sugar and spices, brushed with maple, and baked until golden and crisp.
Servings 4
Calories 300kcal
Ingredients
- 4 small chicken breasts or 2 large breasts cut in half
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 to 2 teaspoons maple syrup for brushing
- 4 slices bacon use the regular kind, not thick sliced
Instructions
- Get prepped. Pat the chicken dry. If using large breasts, cut them in half so you end up with 4 evenly sized pieces. Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with foil. Add a baking rack on top.
- Mix the rub. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
- Brush and season. Brush each piece of chicken lightly with maple syrup. Sprinkle about 1 tablespoon of the rub onto the chicken pieces and pat gently so it sticks.
- Wrap the chicken. Wrap each piece with 1 slice of regular bacon. Tuck the ends under or secure with a toothpick if needed.
- Coat the outside. Roll each bacon wrapped piece in the remaining rub. Press lightly so it sticks to the bacon.
- Bake. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the bacon is browned. Broil for 1 to 2 minutes at the end to crisp the bacon, if needed.
- Rest and serve. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes so the juices settle.
Notes
- Pat the chicken dry so the rub sticks.
- Use just a thin layer of maple so things dont get too sweet.
- Bake on a rack for even crisping.
- Broil at the end for extra crunch.
- If the sugar darkens too fast, move the pan to a lower rack.
Nutrition
Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 864mg | Potassium: 517mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 341IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg
