Description
Bacon Wrapped Chicken with Honey Garlic Glaze brings sizzling flavor straight from your kitchen to the dinner table. Crispy bacon and sweet-savory sauce make this dish a total crowd-pleaser your family will absolutely devour.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 slices turkey bacon
Seasonings:
- ½ teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoons black pepper
- 1 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoons olive oil
Glaze:
- ¼ cup honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Cover a baking dish with aluminum foil and apply a light coating of olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Mix ½ tsp salt, ½ tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp smoked paprika in a small bowl. Thoroughly massage the spice blend onto each chicken breast surface.
- Carefully drape 2 slices of turkey bacon around each chicken breast, ensuring the bacon edges overlap and create a snug wrapping.
- Position the bacon-wrapped chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish, arranging them so they do not touch each other.
- Place the dish in the preheated 400°F oven and roast for 25 minutes until the bacon starts to crisp.
- While chicken bakes, combine ¼ cup honey, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar in a small saucepan. Simmer the mixture on low heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the chicken from the oven and generously brush each piece with the prepared honey garlic glaze.
- Return the dish to the 400°F oven and continue baking for 10 more minutes until your chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and bacon turns golden and crisp.
Notes
- Bacon selection matters – Choose thin-sliced bacon to ensure it crisps evenly and wraps smoothly around the chicken.
- Glaze timing is crucial – Apply the honey garlic glaze in the last 10 minutes to prevent burning and maintain a glossy, caramelized finish.
- Temperature check matters – Always use a meat thermometer to confirm chicken reaches 165°F for safe consumption, preventing dry meat.
- Meal prep friendly – This dish can be prepared ahead and refrigerated before baking, making it perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg