Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken
A comforting and flavorful chicken dish wrapped in bacon with a sweet, caramelized brown sugar glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 to 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts or preferred chicken pieces
- 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 to 3 cloves garlic (minced or garlic powder to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or to taste
- 8 to 12 slices of regular cut bacon (enough to wrap each chicken piece)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare a baking dish by lightly greasing or lining it with foil or parchment paper.
- Combine the brown sugar, garlic, kosher salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Coat each chicken piece with the brown sugar mixture.
- Wrap each piece of chicken with 1 to 2 slices of bacon, securing the ends underneath.
- Arrange the bacon-wrapped chicken in the prepared baking dish, leaving space between each piece.
- Bake for 25 to 35 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the bacon is browned.
- Optional: Turn on the broiler for a few minutes for extra crispiness.
- Rest the chicken for a few minutes before serving warm.
Notes
This dish pairs beautifully with salads, roasted veggies, or mashed potatoes. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 90mg