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Smoky Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breast

URL: https://www.joyfulhealthyeats.com/smoky-bacon-wrapped-chicken-breast/

Ingredients

The chicken and bacon

  • 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 8–12 strips bacon (not thick cut)

The spice rub

  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and prepare a baking sheet with tin foil and a baking rack.
  2. Mix the spices for the rub in a small bowl.
  3. Pat the chicken dry and season both sides with the spice blend.
  4. Wrap each chicken breast with bacon strips, using about 2 strips per breast.
  5. Place the wrapped chicken on the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes.
  7. Increase the oven temperature to 450°F and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until the bacon is crispy and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  8. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
4
Calories
286
Total fat
12g
Total carbohydrates
4g
Total protein
42g
Sodium
820mg
Cholesterol
111mg

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