Description
Bacon-Wrapped Chicken is a crowd-pleasing dish that combines tender chicken breasts with crispy, smoky bacon for an unforgettable flavor experience. Perfect for dinner parties or cozy family meals, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality results right in your kitchen. With its rich aroma and stunning presentation, it’s sure to impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 slices thick-cut bacon
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Wrap each breast with 2 slices of bacon.
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, and lemon juice.
- Place wrapped chicken in the baking dish and drizzle half of the sauce over it.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bacon is crispy and chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C). Drizzle remaining sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 910mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 115mg