Paula Deen Bacon Wrapped Chicken Recipe
Do you love easy and tasty dinners? The Paula Deen Bacon Wrapped Chicken Recipe is perfect.
Equipment
- Non-stick aluminum foil.
- Large baking sheet
- Small mixing bowl
- Sharp kitchen knife.
- Metal tongs.
- Meat thermometer
Ingredients
- 4 boneless chicken breasts.
- 8 slices of thick bacon.
- 1 cup of brown sugar.
- 1 tablespoon of chili powder.
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder.
- Salt and pepper to taste.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Line your pan with foil.
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces or strips. Season them with salt and pepper.
- Mix brown sugar and chili powder together. Add garlic powder for extra flavor.
- Wrap one bacon slice around each chicken piece. Use a toothpick to hold it.
- Roll the wrapped chicken in the sugar mix. Press the sugar onto the bacon firmly.
- Place chicken on the baking sheet. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes total.
Notes
- Use thin bacon for a crispier texture.
- Do not overlap the chicken pieces.
- This helps the heat flow evenly.
- Use a rack for even better crunch.
- Always check the internal temperature of the meat.
- It should reach 165 degrees.
- Let the chicken rest before serving it.