Crunchy Bacon Chicken
Crunchy Bacon Chicken is the ultimate comfort food, delivering juicy chicken enveloped in a crispy bacon crust. This mouthwatering dish combines savory flavors and satisfying textures, making it a crowd-pleaser for dinners, gatherings, or simply treating yourself. With its irresistible aroma and delightful crunch, prepare to impress your family and friends with this easy-to-follow recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 thick-cut bacon strips
- 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs (or panko)
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Wrap each chicken breast completely with bacon strips.
- In a shallow bowl, mix breadcrumbs, garlic powder, and paprika. Coat each bacon-wrapped chicken in the mixture.
- Arrange on the baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through and bacon is crispy.
- For the sauce, whisk honey and Dijon mustard together; drizzle over the baked chicken before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg