Bacon-Wrapped Chicken in the Oven

Bacon insulates spicy-sweet chicken breast, adding smoky-salty notes and a crispy crunch. It pairs well with corn, roasted vegetables, or fresh bread.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 385 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 4 (4 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1 (16 ounce) package bacon
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.25 cup brown sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon onion powder

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Serve topped with parsley.

Step 3

Mix brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, pepper, salt, and onion powder together in a small bowl. Rub 1/2 spice mix over chicken breasts.

Step 4

Wrap each breast with 2 to 4 slices bacon, depending on size. Place in a baking dish and sprinkle with remaining spice mix.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until bacon is crisp, chicken is no longer pink in center, and juices run clear, 25 to 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).