Easy Bacon Wrapped Chicken
Is there anything better than bacon? It’s crispy, mouthwatering, smoky deliciousness. But I left it off my plate for years because it was full of harmful chemicals and pork farming practices left a lot to be desired. That’s why I am now so excited that free range and organic nitrate-free bacon is now widely available. Woohoo!
This recipe takes the most boring cut of meat of all time – chicken breasts – and makes them delicious. The mix of spices and juice-trapping-bacon make this the best breast you’ll ever have on your plate!
Ingredients:
- 4 chicken breasts
- 8 -10 rashers of nitrate-free free range or organic bacon (thin cut or American-style)
- 2 tablespoons of organic brown sugar or coconut sugar
- 1 tablespoon of paprika
- ¼ teaspoon dried rosemary or thyme
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
(A shortcut is to use a tablespoon of your favourite chicken seasoning instead of the last five ingredients)
Method:
- Preheat the oven to 190 degrees C.
- Mix the brown sugar and spices together in a small bowl.
- Rub two thirds of the spice mixture all over the chicken breasts.
- Take two rashers of bacon and wrap them around the chicken breasts (so all the breast is covered – if you need more bacon, then add another rasher).
- Put the chicken breasts, seam side down, in a baking dish or ovenproof frypan.
- Sprinkle the rest of your spice mix over the top of the chicken.
- Bake for around 30 minutes or until bacon and chicken are cooked through, basting the breasts with the pan drippings every now and them.
- Then, to ensure your bacon is crispy, grill for 1-2 minutes.
- Serve with a few spoons of the basting juices over the top. Add some roasted veg, a salad, or Perfectly Simple Asparagus on the side.
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