Maple Garlic Bacon Chicken
A delightful fusion of sweet maple syrup and savory bacon wrapped around succulent chicken breasts, creating a comforting and impressive dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 4 slices of bacon
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix together maple syrup, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Wrap each chicken breast with a slice of bacon, securing with toothpicks if necessary.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the bacon-wrapped chicken on all sides until crispy.
- Transfer the seared chicken to a baking dish and pour the maple garlic mixture over it.
- Bake the chicken for 25-30 minutes until fully cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired and serve hot.
Notes
If you prefer, you can use kitchen twine instead of toothpicks. For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the maple garlic mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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