Description
A deliciously savory and sweet Maple Garlic Bacon Chicken recipe featuring tender chicken breasts wrapped in crispy bacon and glazed with a flavorful maple garlic sauce, baked to perfection in the oven.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 slices of bacon
Maple Garlic Sauce
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Garnish
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the chicken perfectly.
- Make Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the maple syrup, minced garlic, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper, mixing well to create the flavorful maple garlic sauce.
- Prepare Chicken: Wrap two slices of bacon around each chicken breast, securing them with toothpicks if needed to keep the bacon in place during cooking.
- Arrange Chicken: Place the bacon-wrapped chicken breasts evenly in a baking dish, ensuring enough space for even cooking and sauce coverage.
- Add Sauce: Pour the prepared maple garlic sauce evenly over each chicken breast, coating them well to infuse flavor and caramelize during baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and its juices run clear, signaling it is fully cooked.
- Crisp Bacon (Optional): For extra crispy bacon, broil the chicken on high for an additional 2-3 minutes at the end of the baking time, watching closely to avoid burning.
- Rest Chicken: Remove the chicken from the oven, discard any toothpicks, and let it rest for a few minutes to allow juices to redistribute and keep the meat moist.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the chicken breasts before serving for a fresh garnish and added color.
Notes
- Use toothpicks to secure bacon if it tends to unwrap during cooking.
- Make sure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for safe consumption.
- Baking time may vary slightly depending on the thickness of the chicken breasts.
- For a less sweet sauce, reduce the maple syrup amount slightly.
- Serve with a side of steamed vegetables or a fresh salad for a balanced meal.
