Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Recipe
This bacon-wrapped chicken delivers crispy, smoky flavor in every bite. With a sweet-savory rub and juicy center, it’s a quick, satisfying main course perfect for busy weeknights or casual guests.
Equipment
- Oven or air fryer
- Baking dish or sheet
- Small bowl (for spice mix)
- Tongs or spatula
- Aluminum foil (optional, for easy cleanup)
- Meat thermometer (recommended)
Ingredients
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- 4 4 ounce skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- 1 16 ounce package bacon
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, pepper, salt, and onion powder in a small bowl.
- Rub the spice mix evenly over the chicken breasts.
- Wrap each chicken piece tightly with 2-3 bacon slices.
- Place on a baking dish seam-side down.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, until the bacon is crisp and chicken is fully cooked.
- Broil for 2 minutes if needed for extra crispiness.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.