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Four pieces of bacon-wrapped chicken garnished with chopped parsley are arranged on a white plate.

5-Ingredient Oven-Baked Bacon-Wrapped Chicken

Author: Jessica Haggard
Juicy chicken wrapped in crispy, golden bacon makes this oven-baked dinner look far more impressive than the handful of ingredients required. A simple prep and a hot oven do all the heavy lifting, so you can serve something that feels special any night of the week.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Rest Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Dishes
Cuisine American
Servings 6 chicken thighs
Calories 340 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400 °F. Lightly grease an oven-safe skillet or baking dish and set it aside.
  • Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
    Raw pieces of chicken in a stainless steel mixing bowl on a light marble countertop.
  • Wrap a bacon slice around each thigh, covering it from end to end. Place them seam-side down in the dish to keep the bacon secure, ensuring the pieces are spaced apart and not touching.
    Six pieces of bacon-wrapped meat are arranged in a row on a rectangular white dish, placed on a light marble surface.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 °F. Remove the dish from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
    Six pieces of bacon-wrapped chicken are arranged in two rows inside a square baking dish on a light-colored surface.
  • Finish with parsley if you want a little color on top. Spoon over the pan juices before serving.
    Two bacon-wrapped chicken pieces garnished with parsley on a plate, served with white rice in the background.

Notes

  • If you want crispier bacon, broil the chicken for about 5 minutes after baking.
Serve: Pair with mashed potatoes, rice, salad, or soup.
Store: Keep cooled chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days or in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months. Reheat in a skillet over medium heat or in the oven for 10 minutes, ensuring frozen portions thaw overnight in the fridge before warming.
 
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1wrapped chicken thighCalories: 340kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 21gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 427mgPotassium: 278mgFiber: 0.03gSugar: 0.003gVitamin A: 125IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 1mg
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