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This bacon wrapped chicken is an easy yet elegant dinner everyone raves about. The bacon is extra crispy, keeping the chicken super moist and juicy. It’s easy to make and ready in under 30 minutes.
Bacon-wrapped anything is incredibly delicious (hello, bacon wrapped asparagus and bacon wrapped filet mignon), so adding it to chicken is a no-brainer.
My recipe starts with seasoned chicken breasts wrapped tightly with bacon. It’s then pan-seared and then broiled in the oven, promising crispy, juicy goodness. They are perfect for a weeknight dinner but elegant enough to serve for a fancy date night. It’s actually my family’s #1 most requested dinner (I legitimately make it weekly).
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Why I love this recipe
- Healthy. This recipe is high in protein and relatively low in carbs.
- It elevates your everyday chicken. It dresses my standard pan-fried chicken breast with crispy bacon and flavor boosters.
- Versatile. Pair it with potatoes and green vegetables and have a well-balanced dinner.
- Quick and easy. Don’t be fooled by how fancy it looks. It is easy to assemble and quick to cook.
If you love easy chicken breast recipes, try my stuffed chicken breast, parmesan crusted chicken, or chicken Milanese next.
★★★★★ REVIEW
“This bacon wrapped chicken recipe was so easy, quick, and totally delicious. It was beautiful to the eye and tantalized my taste buds! Thank you!” – Susan
Key Ingredients
- Chicken breast. Choose boneless, skinless chicken breasts of equal size (length and thickness) for even cooking. I prefer getting them from my butcher for this very reason (the pre-packaged ones vary too much).
- Bacon. Any thin-cut bacon will do. You’ll need roughly two slices to wrap one chicken breast. If you only have thick-cut bacon, slice each one down the middle.
- Salt and pepper. To season.
- Garlic and onion powder. To flavor the chicken without needing to use fresh aromatics.
- Olive oil and butter. A combination of both fats ensures a golden exterior and super juicy flavor.
- Brown sugar. Adding a touch of sweetness helps caramelize the bacon and actually prevents it from falling off the chicken.
- Parsley. To garnish and serve.
How to make bacon wrapped chicken
This is an overview with step-by-step photos. Full ingredients & instructions are in the recipe card below.
Step 1- Pat dry the chicken breasts. Season with salt, pepper, garlic, and onion powder.
Step 2- Wrap each chicken breast fillet with two slices of bacon. Press the chicken gently with the seam side down.
Step 3- Sear the chicken, sprinkle the top with brown sugar, then oven bake for 15 minutes.
Step 4- Finish the cook on the broiler mode for 4 minutes to make the bacon extra crispy.
Arman’s recipe tips
- You’ll know the chicken is fully cooked once the internal temperature reaches 165F. Use a meat thermometer to double-check.
- Remember to broil. Broiling helps achieve the perfect caramelization of the sugar layer and allows the bacon to become super crispy. Don’t fret about overcooking the chicken because it’ll only be for a few minutes.
- Don’t stretch the bacon. Stretching the bacon could cause tears in the covering and unravel during the cook. If you are worried about it not adhering to the chicken, add toothpicks on both ends. Just remember to discard them before serving.
Storage and make-ahead
To make ahead. You can freeze the uncooked assembled chicken for up to three months. Just be sure to keep them in a ziplock bag with no air pockets.
To store. Allow the chicken to cool before transferring them to an airtight container. Store it in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Frequently asked questions
While chicken breasts are preferred, chicken tenders and chicken thighs can also be used. For tenders, use just one strip of bacon, and for the thighs, you may need up to three strips of bacon.
No, there is no need to flip the chicken during cooking. Because the chicken is broiled at the end, it will crisp up on all sides beautifully.
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Bacon Wrapped Chicken
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Ingredients
- 4 boneless chicken breasts 6-8 ounces each
- 8 slices bacon thin cut
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 4 tablespoons brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180C/350F.
- Season the chicken breast fillets with salt, pepper, garlic, and onion powder.
- Wrap each chicken breast fillet with two strips of bacon. Start with one strip and then continue with the second strip. Let the chicken press down on the ends of the bacon.
- Add oil and butter to a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, seam-side down, and cook until the bacon is golden, around 3-4 minutes. Do not flip the chicken.
- Sprinkle the top of each chicken breast with a tablespoon of brown sugar. Transfer the skillet to the oven and cook for 15 minutes or until cooked.
- Heat the broiler and broil the chicken for another 4 minutes.
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Originally published August 2023, updated January 2024, republished May 2025
This bacon wrapped chicken recipe was so easy, quick and totally deliciousI It was beautiful to the eye and tantalized my taste buds! Thank you!