Why This Bacon Wrapped Chicken with Brown Sugar Crust Is So Good
The brown sugar crust is so delicious and crunchy!The chicken is easy and quick to make, but impressive enough to serve to guests.The chicken is super flavorful, tender and succulent.This recipe is easy to make Whole30, paleo, or keto.
How to Make Bacon Wrapped Chicken with Brown Sugar Crust – Step by Step
Preheat the oven to 425º.Combine the garlic powder, paprika and salt in small bowl. Sprinkle the chicken breasts with the mixture on both the top and bottom.Wrap each chicken breast in two slices of bacon, starting at the end of chicken breast and on the bottom.When the breasts are wrapped, place them seam-side down in a 9×13” baking pan.Bake the breasts in the preheated oven at 425 for 15 minutes.After 15 minutes, evenly sprinkle brown sugar over the breasts and return to the oven to cook for about 5 minutes or until 157-159° internally.Baste the breasts with drippings and then broil the breasts for 2-3 minutes. Do not overcook
Make this Chicken Recipe Whole30, Paleo, or Keto
This is an easy recipe to adapt for various diets, the variations are:
For Whole30, leave off the brown sugar altogether and make sure your bacon is Whole30-compliant.For paleo, use coconut sugar in place of the brown sugar.For keto, use Swerve Brown Sugar or leave off the brown sugar altogether.
An Easy Oven-Baked Chicken Recipe
This chicken recipe makes for a perfect weeknight meal with little prep time. By wrapping the breasts in bacon, the chicken stays wonderfully succulent and the brown sugar creates a perfectly crispy crust. Baked in the oven, this is a great last minute dinner with simple ingredients.
What do you serve with Bacon Wrapped Chicken?
This recipe is really versatile and will work well with your favorite side dishes. Serve with a fresh side salad or veggies for a well balanced and healthy weeknight meal. If you’re looking for some inspiration, be sure to check out these tasty sides:
Whole30 Green Beans Side DishRoasted RadishesCarrot and Raisin Salad (Vegan, Whole30 and paleo)
Top Tips for Making Bacon Wrapped Chicken
Use good quality organic chicken breasts that haven’t been raised on antibiotics for a healthier meal.Sprinkle the bacon evenly over the top of the chicken for the best crust.Carefully wrap the bacon around the chicken and keep the ends on the bottom.Be careful not to overcook the chicken or it can become dry.
Be sure to check out these other tasty and easy chicken recipes!
Healthy Chicken Cobb SaladAmazing Apricot Chicken3 Ingredient Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded ChickenEasy Sous Vide Chicken Breast Recipe
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