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Simple to make but loaded with flavor, this bacon wrapped chicken recipe is all kinds of delicious. Chicken breasts are wrapped in bacon and glazed with maple syrup and dijon mustard. This is one recipe that you have to try!
If you’re looking to liven up your chicken dinners, you are going to love this recipe! Perfectly juicy, this bacon wrapped chicken is an easy way to take your dinner to another level.
Because the chicken is wrapped in bacon, it stays perfectly tender and succulent, and the crispy bacon adds a delicious crispy texture and smokey flavor. Glazed with a maple dijon sauce before being baked in the oven, this dish is not shy in flavor.
Be sure to check out my Baked Chicken Breasts and Chicken Francese too!
Why you will love this Bacon Wrapped Chicken recipe!
- Easy and quick: This is a great option for a weeknight meal as they are quick to prep and the cooking time is totally hands off. They are ready to enjoy in 30 minutes.
- Simple ingredients: There’s no fancy ingredients needed here, and I’m sure you’ll have most things on hand already.
- So delicious: This is a great weeknight family meal, but they are so tasty that you can easily serve them to guests at a dinner party.
- Healthy: This is naturally gluten-free, low carb, Paleo, and Whole30 protein rich meal that tastes amazing and everyone will love.
Ingredients
- Seasonings: Salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and Italian seasoning. If you like a little bit of spicy kick to it, you could also add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili powder.
- Chicken breasts: Use boneless skinless chicken breast for this recipe. Use thick breasts and cut them in half (butterfly).
- Strips of bacon: Use a natural bacon that is free from nitrates. I prefer to use thin-cut bacon so it cooks perfectly for this recipe but I believe you could also use thick-cut bacon (you might need to increase the cooking time a little bit).
- Maple syrup and dijon mustard: This simple glaze adds a wonderful sweet and tangy flavor to the finished dish.
How to make bacon wrapped chicken – Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix spices in a small bowl.
- Rub each chicken breast with the prepared seasoning mixture.
- Wrap two slices of bacon around each chicken breast to seal it closed making sure the ends of the bacon are tucked under the chicken to hold it in place.
- In a small bowl whisk together maple syrup and Dijon mustard until well combined.
- Brush each chicken breast with maple Dijon glaze.
- Bake on prepared sheet for 17-20 minutes and broil for 2 – 3 minutes until cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165 F).
- Remove from the oven and let chicken rest for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Spoon juices over chicken and garnish with chopped parsley.
Can you make it ahead of time?
These baked bacon wrapped chicken breasts are best served as soon as they are cooked so that the chicken is nice and tender and the bacon is crispy. If you do have leftovers, they can be stored covered in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days and reheated in the oven at 360F for 10 to 15 minutes to warm through. You can season and wrap the chicken up to 24 hours ahead of time and store them in the fridge till you are ready to cook them.
Can you make it with chicken thighs?
It’s best to make this recipe with chicken breasts as their shape makes them easier to wrap. You can roll the thighs and then wrap the chicken with the bacon, but be aware that they will take longer to cook through.
What do you serve it with?
This bacon wrapped chicken is great to serve with all of your favorite veggie, potato, and salad side dishes. Try it with:
- Homemade French Fries
- Chef Salad
- Roasted Root Vegetables
- Green Beans and Mushrooms
- White rice or mushroom rice
TIPS FROM NELI’S KITCHEN
Recipe Notes and Tips
- Wrap the bacon slices so that the ends are underneath the chicken breast so that it holds in place when it cooks.
- Use an instant read meat thermometer to make sure that your chicken wrapped with bacon is fully cooked through. It should register at 165F.
- Once the keto bacon wrapped chicken is cooked through, place it on a chopping board and cover loosely with foil for 5 to 10 minutes to rest. This will help it to get extra juicy and tender.
More Chicken Recipes
If you liked this recipe for chicken breasts wrapped in bacon, I am sure you will love these other chicken dinner recipes:
Bacon Wrapped Chicken
INGREDIENTS
Seasoning Mix
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
For the chicken
- 2 chicken breasts, butterflied
- 8 bacon slices
- Chopped parsley, for garnish
- ¼ cup Maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix spices in a small bowl.
- Rub each chicken breast with the prepared seasoning mix.
- Wrap two slices of bacon around each chicken breast to seal it closed making sure the ends of the bacon are tucked under the chicken to hold it in place.
- In a small bowl whisk together maple syrup and Dijon mustard until well combined.
- Brush each chicken breast with maple Dijon glaze.
- Bake on prepared sheet for 17-20 minutes and broil for 2 – 3 minutes until cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165 F).
- Remove from the oven and let chicken rest for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Spoon juices over chicken and garnish with chopped parsley.
- Serve with your favorite side or side salad.
TIPS & NOTES
- Wrap the bacon so that the ends are underneath the chicken breast so that it holds in place when it cooks.
- Use an instant read thermometer to make sure that your chicken is fully cooked through. It should register at 165F.
- Once the chicken is cooked through, place it on a chopping board and cover loosely with foil for 5 to 10 minutes to rest. This will help it to get extra juicy and tender.
NUTRITION
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Hi Neli! I’m here from Kayiu’s site after reading about you. I’m an accountant by background too!! 🙂 This looks fantastic. I love that it’s so simply but so fancy looking!! This is a legendary 5 ingredient dinner 🙂 Pinning!
Thanks, Nagi! How awesome, another accountant turned food blogger! I’m still working full time though. I was studying so hard last year to get my CPA license, and here I am a year later, working on my food blog! 🙂 Glad you stopped by, Nagi! and thank you for your kind words!
My spouse and I went over here coming from a different web address and thought I might as well check things out. I like what I see so now i’m following you. Look forward to exploring your web page for a second time.
Thanks for stopping by! Hope you enjoy the recipes you find here. I love to share fresh and healthy family-friendly meals and comfort food.
I seriously love chicken and bacon together.. this looks SO delicious and I can imagine it tasted even better!
Thanks Thalia! Yes, vegetables make everything taste better… or maybe it was the bacon. 🙂