Description
Ranch bacon chicken delivers pure comfort straight to your dinner table. Crispy bacon, tender chicken, and zesty ranch seasoning create a mouthwatering combo that brings everyone running to the kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 3 chicken breasts
- 9 bacon strips
Seasoning Blend:
- 2 tablespoons ranch-flavored seasoning mix
- 2 teaspoons powdered onion
- 2 teaspoons powdered garlic
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
Finishing Spices:
- 1 pinch salt
- Ground black pepper
Instructions
- Slice 3 chicken breasts into 3 equal portions. Massage 1 tsp olive oil across the chicken, ensuring complete coverage.
- Combine 2 tbsp ranch seasoning, 2 tsp onion powder, 2 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Generously sprinkle the seasoning mixture over both sides of each chicken piece, pressing gently to help spices adhere.
- Carefully wrap one bacon strip around each seasoned chicken portion, securing the meat completely.
- Transfer wrapped chicken pieces into a lightly greased 9×13 inch baking dish, arranging them without overcrowding.
- Place the dish in a preheated 375°F oven. Bake for exactly 30-35 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Switch oven to broil setting. Broil for 1-2 minutes to crisp bacon edges and create a golden-brown exterior.
- Remove from oven and let chicken rest for 3-5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.
Notes
- Check chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165°F with a meat thermometer to ensure safe cooking.
- Thick-cut bacon works best for wrapping, creating a crispier exterior and preventing the chicken from drying out.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to help the spices stick and create a better flavor crust.
- For a low-carb version, use a homemade ranch seasoning mix without added sugars or fillers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 613 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 1070 mg
- Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 26 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 61 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg