Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken
A comforting dish featuring chicken coated in a sweet and savory brown sugar glaze, wrapped in crispy bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 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
- 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 regular cut bacon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare a baking dish by lightly greasing or lining it with foil or parchment paper.
- Mix the brown sugar, minced garlic, kosher salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
- Coat the chicken pieces with the brown sugar mixture, ensuring even coverage.
- Wrap each coated chicken piece with 1 to 2 slices of bacon, securing the ends underneath.
- Arrange the bacon-wrapped chicken in the baking dish with some space between each piece.
- Bake for 25 to 35 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the bacon is browned.
- Broil for a few minutes for extra crispiness if desired.
- Rest the chicken for a few minutes before serving warm.
Notes
Pair with creamy mashed potatoes or a fresh green salad to balance the dish’s richness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg