Description
Bacon Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken brings together sweet, salty, and savory flavors that will have your family begging for seconds. Crispy bacon wraps juicy chicken in a mouthwatering glaze that makes dinner feel like a special treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 slices of bacon
Seasonings and Sweeteners:
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Cooking Preparation:
- Cooking spray or oil for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent chicken from sticking.
- Carefully wrap each chicken breast with 2 bacon slices, ensuring complete coverage and securing the bacon around the meat.
- Mix ½ cup brown sugar, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, and ½ teaspoon black pepper in a small bowl.
- Sprinkle the seasoning blend generously over each bacon-wrapped chicken breast, gently pressing the mixture to help it adhere.
- Place the seasoned chicken in the prepared baking dish, ensuring pieces do not touch each other.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes at 375°F until your chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and bacon turns crispy.
- Switch oven to broil and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to create extra crispy bacon edges, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Remove chicken from oven and let rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute before serving.
Notes
- Bacon thickness matters, as thinner bacon will crisp faster and thinner cuts prevent soggy results.
- Creating a tight bacon wrap helps seal in chicken moisture and ensures even cooking throughout the meat.
- Check chicken temperature with a meat thermometer to guarantee safe doneness without overcooking the delicate protein.
- Line your baking dish with foil for super easy cleanup and to catch any delicious bacon drippings and caramelized sugar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-33 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 463 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg