Description
Sweet and Smoky Garlic Bacon Chicken is a quick and flavorful dish featuring juicy, bacon-wrapped chicken drizzled with honey. Perfect for weeknights or special occasions!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (8-oz) boneless, skinless chicken breast, halved lengthwise
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ⅛ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp pepper
- 2 slices center-cut bacon
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp honey
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Season chicken with smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Wrap each piece in 1 slice of bacon; secure with a toothpick.
- Sear in a hot ovenproof skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat, 2-3 minutes per side.
- Bake for 8 minutes.
- Drizzle with honey and bake for another 3-4 minutes until bacon is crispy and chicken is cooked through.
- Serve hot and enjo
Notes
- Use center-cut bacon for better crisping.
- Turkey bacon can be used but may not crisp as well.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the oven or air fryer for best texture.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking & Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg