Description
Bacon Wrapped Garlic Chicken is a flavor-packed dish that combines crispy bacon and juicy chicken, infused with aromatic garlic. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in, providing a delightful experience that will impress your guests and keep everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 strips thick-cut bacon
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Pat chicken breasts dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix minced garlic with olive oil and dried herbs to create the marinade.
- Spread the garlic mixture over the chicken, then wrap each breast with two strips of bacon.
- Place wrapped chicken in the baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until bacon is crispy and chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Let rest for five minutes before slicing. Serve warm with your favorite sides.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg