Simple to make and insanely delicious. This baked Bacon Wrapped Chicken is food euphoria. Because we all know bacon makes everything better. So when you lightly season the chicken, wrap it in bacon, dust it with brown sugar then bake it to golden caramelised perfection, it takes that basic rule to a level you won’t believe.
This is ridiculously good. There are simply no words!
Bacon Wrapped Chicken
I apologise in advance to anyone who is trying to “be healthy” this week because chances are, your good intentions will be thrown out the window when you see this Bacon Wrapped Chicken!!!
We all know that bacon makes (almost) everything better….I mean, what a way to dress up a humble piece of chicken…
Seriously. Do you know any non-vegetarians who would turn down juicy chicken wrapped in gorgeous caramelised bacon???
No kitchen string.
No toothpicks.
Nothing fancy about this Bacon Wrapped Chicken at all. Simply coat the chicken in a simple seasoning (it really takes this to another level!), roll it up in bacon, dust with brown sugar and bake.
That’s it!
I bake it in a hot oven to get the bacon as caramelised as possible without overcooking the chicken. But if you want the bacon even more golden, just crank up the broiler/grill after it finishes baking. The brown sugar on the bacon will make it brown really quickly.
Then brush the juicy pan juices on the bacon to make it gorgeously glossy. Brush, brush, brush….don’t waste all that free flavour!!
Food like this is what I’m all about. Just the right combination of a few simple ingredients to make something really incredible.
It’s the brown sugar that makes all the difference. The dusting of brown sugar on the bacon makes it beautifully caramelised, and creates extra pan juices that you can brush onto the chicken to make it glossy.
And because I hate wasting free flavour, I scrape the tray clean to drizzle every bit of flavour I can onto the chicken.
Serve it on mashed potato to soak up those extra juices.
Look like a champ at dinner time.
With SUCH LITTLE EFFORT.
Hello there, Mr Bacon Wrapped Chicken. You need to get in my tummy. Right now! – Nagi x
Anything Bacon Wrapped is a GOOD THING!
MORE SIMPLE BAKED CHICKEN RECIPES
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Sticky Baked Country Chicken Thighs (boneless skinless thighs)
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Honey Mustard Chicken – also this version with Potatoes and crispy bacon!
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Bacon Wrapped Chicken
Ingredients
Seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (or sub with more paprika)
- 1 tbsp flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Black pepper
Chicken
- 4 large chicken thigh fillets (about 5oz / 150g each), cut in half (Note 1)
- 8 pieces bacon , streaky (Note 2)
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp olive oil (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200C/390F (fan forced / convection) (Note 3)
- Line tray with baking paper.
- Combine Seasoning in a small bowl. Place brown sugar in a separate bowl.
- Coat chicken in Seasoning, shaking off excess. Place on one end of bacon and roll up, finishing with the seam side down. Repeat with remaining chicken.
- Coat chicken in sugar - use your fingers to rub it on if required. Place on baking tray.
- Drizzle with olive oil (helps make it brown faster, optional)
- Bake for 25 minutes. If the bacon is not golden enough for your taste, switch on the broiler for a few minutes.
- Brush the juices on the tray onto the bacon to make it glossy and juicy. Serve on mashed potatoes, drizzled with extra pan juices if desired!
Recipe Notes:
Nutrition Information:
LIFE OF DOZER
Dozer spies with his little eyes….BACON!!!
Another taste winner with ‘wow’ factor – this dish is superb! It’s restaurant quality in appearance and taste – I’d happily pay lots of money for a meal like this. Will definitely be making again – thank you 🙂
love all the recipes, never look anywhere else.
could i use proscuitto instead of bacon x
I can not get over just how amazingly good this was!! And ridiculously simple! This is going on the high rotation list, as the whole family gushed praise and practically licked their plates!! Great work Nagi!!
I am happy that you liked it Cat! N x
My very first ever on line post – coz you deserve it! I have been following your recipes and they are always so so good- this bacon wrapped thicken was absolutely super good! So easy with the mustard bacon and a hint of caramelised sugar just perfect-mashed potato, steamed vegetables and added oven baked mushrooms with chive cheese and topped with Parmesan just to add a few more calories!
Restaurant quality 👌
Tony
This was utterly delicious. I was shocked how yummy it was, so simple but the seasoning was sensational. Made the steak peppercorn sauce to go over it. Seriously next level. Yummo Nagi!
Made this today and received rave reviews from everyone. I mean, who doesn’t love bacon! So easy. This one is a keeper. Thanks
I want to thank you Nagi for a renewed interest in food. During the pandemic, like a lot of people, cooking was a way to pass the time. I discovered your website and haven’t looked back since. My husband, who is not easily impressed, has said that every meal of yours that I’ve cooked, tastes like something straight out of a good quality restaurant! I’ve cooked so many of your recipes now and we are eating much better, tastier food which on the whole is probably much healthier too. You’ve really inspired me Nagi. Just made this bacon wrapped chicken last night and was welcomed with lots of complimentary comments at the dinner table yet again. Thank you so much for your amazing website. Love the stories of dozer too! XXX
I couldn’t agree more!
Nagi I’ve been making quite a few of your recipes since lockdown (ok I admit nearly every meal is yours) and this is the best chicken wrapped in bacon I’ve ever tasted. So addictive. Thank you for cheering me up over the past year and probably responsible for me putting on weight lol. Seriously though as a dog and food lover your website hits every target and yes I am now one of those people that clicks on the Dozer link before the recipe one. If anyone is new to this site and wondering should I risk making a Nagi recipe? The answer is a big Yes x
Chicken thighs taken to a new level. Really tasty and very moorish. People must try these you won’t be disappointed ❤️
Hi Nagi, I’m doing this for the meat at Xmas dinner! Would they cook on the bbq ok, say in a foil dish?
Delicious! Will dial the cayenne back next time for my kids but I loved it. Bacon and so easy – what’s not to love?!
To quote Darth Vader, “All too easy”
Thanks Nagi xx
Hi Nagi,
I love your blog; best in class, just wanted to say!
I cooked this last night and it was great, so easy and delicious. I had some Serrano ham left over so used that instead of bacon. What I really love about this recipe is that you can make it up ahead of time and then just stick it in the oven. I plan on making it for guests at some stage for that reason.
Thank you
Thank you for getting us through this pandemic in style!
Please know your are APPRECIATED!!
Thank YOU!
Yum!!
Omg wow Nagi these are so simple to make but pack a punch in flavour and the sauce is devine too.
I served this with your sweet potato stacks and the cheesy mini potato stacks along with other vegetables, looked like it come from a restaurant.
Family loved it.
Thank you once again for making my family dinners exceptional 😃
Another winner Nagi!
Made this for dinner last night, Oh Yum! It was so delicious and so quick and easy, it will be a regular in our house. Thank you Nagi for all your wonderful recipes, I don’t even look at cookbooks now, just go straight to your blog.
easy and delicious. One of several i have bookmarked from RecipeTin eats, thanks.
We have this dish at least once a fortnight. I sometimes even scoop up some of the leftover chicken and bacon juice to put on toast. Those flavours are too good to waste
Drool! What a great idea Jenni – N x