Chicken and bacon are a match made in heaven, and I’ll prove it to you with this bacon wrapped chicken breast recipe. I wrapped juicy chicken breasts in thin-cut bacon brushed with a sweet-and-savory blend of maple syrup and spices to create a delicious (and easy!) weeknight meal. The crispy bacon and the succulent chicken are so delicious together!
These bacon wrapped chicken breasts are the perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors. Maple syrup balances perfectly with onion, garlic, and a touch of chili powder. This chicken has a great BBQ-esque flavor!
What’s in This Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breast Recipe?
- Maple Syrup: Adds the perfect hint of nutty sweetness.
- Spices: A combination of onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper infuses the chicken with flavor, while a bit of chili powder adds just the right amount of spice to the bacon.
- Chicken: Boneless, skinless chicken breasts are the easiest cut to wrap in bacon. You can use thighs, but they will be more difficult to wrap and will take longer to cook.
- Bacon: Adds a salty-sweet umami kick to this chicken! I prefer to use thin-sliced bacon to ensure it turns out crispy.
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How to Store and Reheat
Store leftover bacon wrapped chicken breasts in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating in a skillet set over medium heat or in the microwave in 30-second increments until warmed through.
Notes and Tips
- Because the bacon is thin, it will cook through even though it is wrapped around the chicken. I don’t recommend using thick-cut bacon because it is difficult to wrap and may not cook through.
- Bake this chicken uncovered so that the bacon can crisp up!
- If you are particularly sensitive to heat, you can omit the chili powder or swap it for paprika instead.
- Chicken is finished cooking when it is 165°F internally. Check your chicken with an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part to be sure.
- If you like your bacon extra crispy, pop the chicken under the broiler for a few minutes after the chicken has been cooked through.
Top Reader Review
“I loved this recipe!!…I omitted the maple syrup since I can’t have it but it was still delish…another plus was so easy & fast to make…thank you” -Jojo
Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breast Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 slices bacon
Equipment
- 9×13 Baking Pan
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray a 9×13-inch baking pan with nonstick spray. Set aside for now.
- In a small dish, combine the maple syrup and chili powder.3 tablespoons pure maple syrup, ½ teaspoon chili powder
- In a separate dish, combine the onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.½ teaspoon onion powder, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Rub the dry seasoning over the chicken breasts, coating them entirely.4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Wrap 2 slices of bacon around each chicken breast.8 slices bacon
- Place the chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish.
- Brush each bacon wrapped chicken breast with the maple syrup mixture.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- If desired, broil the chicken for 2-3 minutes to crisp up the bacon.
I loved this recipe!!…I omitted the maple syrup since I can’t have it but it was still delish…another plus was so easy & fast to make…thank you
Thanks for sharing, Jojo!