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Chicken breast is boring. Bacon is not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wrap one around the other. Sear until bacon crisps. Finish in the oven. The bacon bastes the chicken as it cooks. Juicy. Smoky. Ridiculously good. No dry chicken here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Serves 4.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
8-12 slices bacon (thin or regular, not thick-cut)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
1 tsp salt<\/li>\n\n\n\n
\u00bd tsp black pepper<\/li>\n\n\n\n
1 tsp garlic powder<\/li>\n\n\n\n
1 tsp paprika (optional)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
2 tbsp olive oil or butter<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Optional: Maple syrup or brown sugar for glaze<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Step-by-Step Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Step 1: Preheat and Season<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Preheat oven to 400\u00b0F (200\u00b0C).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Pat chicken dry. Season all over with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 2: Wrap in Bacon<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Wrap 2-3 slices of bacon around each chicken breast, slightly overlapping. Tuck ends underneath.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Step 3: Sear the Bacon<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Heat oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Place chicken seam-side down. Sear 3-4 minutes until bacon is browned and crispy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Flip and sear other side 2 minutes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 4: Finish in Oven<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Transfer skillet to oven. Bake 10-15 minutes until chicken reaches 165\u00b0F (75\u00b0C) internally.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Optional: Brush with maple syrup or sprinkle brown sugar in last 2 minutes for sticky sweet glaze.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 5: Rest and Serve<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Let rest 5 minutes. Serve with roasted veggies or mashed potatoes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reheat:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Oven at 350\u00b0F for 10-12 minutes. Air fryer at 375\u00b0F for 5 minutes. Microwaves ruin the crispy bacon. Don’t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pro Tip:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Use thin bacon. Thick-cut won’t crisp properly in the short cook time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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