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Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breast – With Maple and Lemon Glaze

Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Breast is an impressive main dish that is incredibly easy to make! The chicken is seasoned to perfection, wrapped in bacon, and brushed with a maple-lemon glaze. The result is tender, juicy chicken on the inside with crispy bacon on the outside. This recipe only requires 10 minutes of prep time, and it’s always a huge hit.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Resting time5 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bacon wrapped chicken breast, chicken breast recipe
Servings: 4 people
Author: Olivia Ribas

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper and place a wire rack on middle (optional, but helps crisp the bacon).
  • Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, mix garlic powder, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Rub the seasoning blend evenly over each chicken breast.
    raw chicken breast with seasonings on top.
  • Wrap each seasoned chicken breast with 2 slices of bacon, slightly overlapping them and tucking the ends underneath to secure.
    Four Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breasts are arranged on white parchment paper, each wrapped in strips of bacon with a sprinkle of seasoning visible.
  • In a small bowl, mix the maple syrup and lemon juice.
    A metal whisk with a wooden handle rests in a white bowl containing a small amount of brown liquid, perhaps the perfect marinade for Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breast, all placed on a light-colored surface.
  • Brush a light layer over the bacon-wrapped chicken. Place the chicken breasts on the prepared baking rack or sheet. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the bacon is nearly crisp.
    bacon wrapped chicken breast on top of a rack and a baking sheet
  • Turn the oven to broil and cook for an additional 2–4 minutes, watching closely, until the bacon is browned and crispy.
  • Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
    bacon wrapped chicken breast

Notes

  • Use chicken breasts that are even in size so they’re all done at the same time.
  • Be careful not to overlap the bacon too much, or the pieces underneath won’t get as crispy.
  • Keep a close eye on the broiler, as the maple syrup can burn if it broils for too long.
  • I only wrap the top of the chicken and tuck the sides, since wrapping the whole breast keeps the bottom bacon from crisping.
  • If the top cooks too quickly, cover loosely with foil and uncover near the end.
  • Let the chicken rest 5 minutes before slicing so the juices redistribute.
How To Store & Reheat
Keep any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can store them whole or pre-slice them for easy meal-prep use. For longer storage, keep the chicken breasts in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months.
Reheat bacon-wrapped chicken breast in the microwave or in the oven at 350°F until it’s heated through. You can also enjoy the leftovers cold.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4 | Calories: 231kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 652mg | Potassium: 137mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g