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Smoky Sweet BBQ Bacon Chicken

Say goodbye to boring chicken dinners! This hearty, smoky BBQ bacon chicken brings together the irresistible combination of tender chicken, crispy bacon, and sweet-tangy barbecue sauce in one simple baked dish. Ready in under an hour with just a handful of ingredients, it's a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 284
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 6 ounces each)
  • 8 slices bacon
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce your favorite brand
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional, for heat
  • Cooking spray

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the barbecue sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using). Mix well and set aside.
  3. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides with a pinch of salt and pepper.
  4. Wrap each chicken breast with 2 slices of bacon, tucking the ends underneath to secure them.
  5. Place the bacon-wrapped chicken breasts in your prepared baking dish, seam side down.
  6. Pour about ¾ of the barbecue sauce mixture evenly over the chicken, reserving some for basting later.
  7. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
  8. Remove the foil, baste with the remaining sauce, and continue baking uncovered for an additional 15-20 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the bacon is crispy.
  9. For extra crispiness, broil on high for the final 2-3 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
  10. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.

Nutrition

Calories: 284kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 29gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 79mgSodium: 994mgSugar: 12g
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