Anything wrapped in bacon is truly better and that is so true for this oven-baked bacon wrapped chicken! I love batch cooking this recipe because it’s high in protein (45g/serving!) and can be served in a variety of different ways. It’s also ready in less than an hour. Plus, I’m sharing my tried and true #1 top tip for the crispiest bacon wrapped chicken — read on for all the details 😋😋😋.
This chicken wrapped in bacon recipe is such a fun and scrumptious healthy dinner idea. Eat it on its own next to grilled potatoes or top your favorite salad with it.
So, how do you get crispy bacon on the outside, but super tender chicken on the inside? My #1 tip is a metal baking rack!
By placing the chicken breast on top of a rack, you allow for the bacon grease to drip off the chicken and onto the bottom of the baking sheet. If the chicken was sitting in the grease, the bacon would have a hard time crisping up.
So, make sure to first line your baking sheet with tin foil (for easy clean up) and then place a metal baking rack on top.
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“This was SO easy and delicious! I wish I took a picture. The flavor was awesome and it cooked perfectly, just like the directions stated. I love it when that happens. My whole family really enjoyed it. Thank you SO much!” – Torrie H.
Perfect Pairings and Ways to Serve
Looking for a few sides to complete your back wrapped chicken breast meal? In addition to my bacon wrapped chicken salad, here are a few more yummy ideas to round out a full meal:
Let your chicken breasts cool completely. Then, transfer them into an airtight container and seal. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days.
To reheat from the fridge: You can either reheat the chicken in the microwave on high for 90 seconds. Or, to get crispier bacon, I recommend reheating in a nonstick skillet or cast iron over medium heat.
To freeze: Let your bacon wrapped in chicken breast cool completely. Then, tightly wrap each one in a piece of tin foil. Freeze for up to 3 months.
To reheat from frozen: Let the bacon wrap chicken breasts thaw in the fridge overnight, and then reheat the same as above.
How long do you bake chicken wrapped in bacon?
I recommend baking your chicken on a wire rack at 425ºF for around 20-25 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165ºF (FDA), and the bacon is crispy.
Can you cook raw bacon and raw chicken together?
Yes! That’s definitely one thing I love about this recipe — you don’t have to have to pre-cook either the bacon or the chicken before assembling and baking everything together.
Can I make this bacon wrapped chicken in the air fryer?
This recipe is so delicious made in the air fryer and comes out so crispy!
Air fry at 400ºF for around 7 minutes, flip, and cook for 3 more minutes or until the bacon is crispy and the internal temperature is 165ºF.
PS: Check out my air fryer chicken breast recipe — it’s so juicy!
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First, preheat the oven to 400ºF and line a baking sheet with tin foil. Place a wire rack on top and set it aside.
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Combine all of the spices into a small bowl and mix.
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Then, season each chicken breast with 1 teaspoon of chicken seasoning, making sure to get both sides. Save the remaining spices for later.
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Next, wrap each chicken breast with 2 to 3 pieces of bacon depending on how big they are. Start at one end and move to the other. Transfer each bacon wrapped chicken breast to the wire rack.
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Sprinkle the tops of the chicken breasts with the remaining seasoning.
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Bake chicken breasts at 400ºF for around 20-25 minutes. Then, turn the heat up to 450ºF and bake for 5-10 more until the bacon is crispy. The internal temperature of the chicken should be at least 165ºF and the bacon should be fully cooked.
- Bacon: make sure NOT to use thick-cut bacon or it will not crisp up like it you want it to.
- Sweet and Savory: for a sweet and savory flavor, sprinkle a little brown sugar on top of each chicken breast before baking.
- A wire rack is extremely important for crispy bacon! I tested this recipe with and without a wire rack and found that the only way to get the entire chicken breast nice and crispy is to use one. Don’t forget to line your baking sheet with tin foil for easy cleanup.
- Air fryer directions: Air fry at 400ºF for around 7 minutes, flip, and cook for 3 more minutes or until the bacon is crisp and the internal temperature is 165ºF.
Calories: 322 kcal, Carbohydrates: 3 g, Protein: 35 g, Fat: 21 g, Fiber: 0 g, Sugar: 2 g
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
