Esta's Bacon Wrapped Chicken
February 6, 2026 • 0 comments
You wrap chicken breasts in bacon, season them, and bake until the bacon gets crispy and the chicken stays juicy. It's simple but it feels a little special. The bacon keeps everything moist and adds so much flavor. Esta usually serves it with roasted vegetables or a salad, and the kids always clean their plates.
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- Servings: 4
Ingredients
- (2 packs / 4 breasts) Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
- (8 slices) Smoked Uncured Bacon
- (1/4 cup) Brown Sugar
- (2 teaspoons) Smoked Paprika
- (1/2 teaspoon) Garlic Powder
- (1/4 teaspoon) Onion Powder
- (1/2 teaspoon) Black Pepper
- (1/2 teaspoon) Sea Salt
- (1 Tablespoon) Chopped Parsley - optional for garnish
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Mix the seasoning. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Season the chicken. Rub about half of the spice mixture all over the chicken breasts, coating them evenly.
- Wrap in bacon. Wrap each chicken breast with 2 slices of bacon, overlapping slightly. Place them seam-side down in a baking pan or oven-safe skillet so the bacon stays in place.
- Add more seasoning. Sprinkle the remaining brown sugar mixture over the top of the wrapped chicken.
- Bake. Put the pan in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, basting the chicken occasionally with the pan drippings. The chicken is done when the bacon is crispy and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Optional: Broil for extra crispy bacon. If you like your bacon really crispy (and who doesn't?), turn on the broiler for the last 1-2 minutes. Watch it closely—the sugar in the seasoning can burn fast.
- Garnish and serve. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Make sure your chicken breasts are similar in size so they cook evenly.
- Don't use thick-cut bacon. It takes too long to cook and your chicken will dry out.
- The pan drippings are gold. Spoon them over the chicken while it bakes and again when you serve it.
- Sides that work great: Roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, green beans, or a simple salad.
Esta loves this recipe. The bacon keeps the chicken moist, and the brown sugar mixture caramelizes into this sweet-savory glaze that everyone loves. Simple, but it feels a little special.
