Description
This Bacon Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken is a mouthwatering combination of crispy bacon, sweet brown sugar, and savory garlic. Wrapped around juicy chicken breasts, it’s baked to perfection for an easy yet flavorful weeknight meal your family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 slices of bacon
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Cooking spray or oil for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish with cooking spray or oil to prevent sticking.
- Prepare the Chicken: Wrap each chicken breast with two slices of bacon, making sure the bacon is secure around the chicken. Place the wrapped chicken in the prepared baking dish.
- Make the Seasoning: In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the bacon-wrapped chicken, pressing gently to help it adhere.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the bacon is crispy. For an extra-crispy finish, broil for an additional 2-3 minutes, watching closely to avoid burning.
- Serve: Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Pair with your favorite sides for a delicious, savory meal.
Notes
- For an extra smoky flavor, use a hickory-smoked bacon.
- You can substitute the garlic powder with fresh minced garlic for a more intense flavor.
- If you prefer crispier bacon, broil the chicken for the last few minutes of baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Bacon Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken, sweet bacon chicken, garlic brown sugar chicken, bacon-wrapped chicken, savory chicken recipe, easy bacon chicken recipe.