Smoked Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breasts
Juicy, flavorful, and irresistibly smoky, these Smoked Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breasts are a mouthwatering crowd-pleaser perfect for any dinner table. Tender chicken breasts are seasoned with a bold blend of paprika, garlic, onion powder, and thyme, then wrapped in crispy smoked bacon for an indulgent bite with every forkful. Whether baked in the oven or cooked low and slow in a smoker, this recipe delivers perfectly cooked chicken with a beautifully caramelized bacon exterior. Simple to prepare in just 15 minutes, these bacon-wrapped delights are secured with toothpicks and cooked to succulent perfection in under an hour. Serve them alongside roasted vegetables, creamy mashed potatoes, or your favorite sides for a dinner that’s sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken breasts
- 8 slices Smoked bacon slices
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 8 pieces Toothpicks
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) or prepare your smoker to maintain a temperature of 375°F.
Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels to remove any excess moisture.
In a small bowl, mix together paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper to create the seasoning blend.
Drizzle the olive oil over the chicken breasts and rub to coat them evenly.
Sprinkle the seasoning blend over each chicken breast, making sure to cover all sides evenly.
Take 2 slices of smoked bacon per chicken breast and wrap them tightly around each piece, slightly overlapping the bacon edges. Secure the bacon in place with toothpicks if necessary.
Place the bacon-wrapped chicken breasts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or directly on the grates of your smoker.
Bake or smoke the chicken for 35-40 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) when measured using a meat thermometer.
For an extra-crispy bacon finish, turn on your oven's broiler for the last 2-3 minutes of cooking time, keeping a close eye to prevent burning.
Remove the chicken from the oven or smoker and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Remove toothpicks carefully before plating.
Serve warm and enjoy your Smoked Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breasts with your favorite sides!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
494 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.1 g | 32% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.0 g | 35% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 168 mg | 56% | |
| Sodium | 995 mg | 43% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 2.0 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.4 g | ||
| Protein | 59.2 g | 118% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 33 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 560 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
