Published 10/14/2023 • Updated 8/15/2024 Our #1 secret tip for crispy chicken wrapped in bacon? Make sure to bake it on a wire rack so that all sides can get nice and crispy. This bacon wrapped chicken recipe is such a fun and scrumptious main meal. Eat it on its own next to grilled potatoes or top your favorite salad with it. I love batch cooking this recipe because it’s high in protein (45g/serving!) and can be served a variety of different ways. It’s also ready in less than an hour. You may love that thick oven-baked bacon, but it’s very important to use a medium/regular cut of bacon. We tested this bacon wrapped chicken with a variety of different types of bacon and found that If you use thick cut, it will not crisp up enough during the bake time and if you use a thinner cut piece of bacon, it will cook too fast!
What You Need for Chicken Wrapped in Bacon
Chicken breast: if possible, we recommend using chicken that is all the same thickness so that they cook the same in the oven. If they’re not the same thickness, you can always use a meat tenderizer to even them out. Spices: we seasoned the chicken breast with a combination of garlic powder, Italian seasoning, brown sugar, paprika, salt, and pepper. Bacon: make sure to use a medium-thick cut of bacon.
How long does it take to bake bacon wrapped chicken?
We recommend baking your chicken on a wire rack at 425ºF for around 20-25 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken is around 165ºF (FDA) and the bacon is crispy.
Variations
Seasonings: Feel free to use any premade seasoning mix you have on hand. I’ve made this with our chicken seasoning and it was delicious. Give it a sweet twist: I absolutely love adding a little maple syrup to my bacon and drizzling a little bit on rightend at the ned is such a game changer — the sweet and salty is so delicious!
Can you make bacon wrapped chicken in the air fryer?
This recipe is so delicious made in the air fryer and comes out so crispy! Air fry at 400ºF for around 7 minutes, flip, and cook for 3 more minutes or until the bacon is crispy and the internal temperature is 165ºF. Check out our air fryer chicken breast recipe.
Our #1 Tip for CRISPY Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breast
So, how do you get crispy bacon on the outside, but super tender chicken on the inside? Our #1 tip is a metal baking rack! By placing the chicken breast on top of a rack, you allow for the bacon grease to drip off the chicken and onto the bottom of the baking sheet. If the chicken was sitting in the grease, the bacon would have a hard time crisping up. So, make sure to first line your baking sheet with tin foil (for easy clean up) and then place a metal baking rack on top.
How long can you store cooked chicken wrapped in bacon in the fridge?
Let your chicken breasts cool completely. Then, transfer them into an airtight container and seal. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days. To reheat: you can either reheat the chicken in the microwave on high for 90 seconds. Or, to get crispier bacon, we suggest reheating in a nonstick skillet or cast iron over medium heat.
Freezer Directions
let your bacon wrapped in chicken breast cool completely. Then, tightly wrap each one in a piece of tin foil. Freeze for up to 3 months.
Ways to Serve this Bacon Wrapped Chicken
Looking for a few sides to complete your back wrapped chicken breast meal? In addition to our bacon wrapped chicken salad, here are a few more yummy ideas:
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