Description
Spicy Maple Bacon Chicken Bake is a mouthwatering dish that combines the smoky flavor of crispy bacon with the sweet richness of pure maple syrup and a kick of heat. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for family dinners or impressing guests at your next gathering. With vibrant colors and irresistible aromas, it promises to be a crowd-pleaser everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp dried thyme or rosemary
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.
- In a bowl, whisk together maple syrup, minced garlic, hot sauce, thyme/rosemary, and remaining black pepper until smooth.
- Chop half the bacon into pieces and mix it into the sauce.
- Arrange chicken in the prepared baking dish and pour sauce over the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and bacon is crispy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (about 200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg