Sandra This Paula Deen Bacon Wrapped Chicken recipe is a sweet and savory recipe, which uses brown sugar and chili powder. It’s the perfect party appetizer, ready in about 45 minutes.
Paula Deen Bacon Wrapped Chicken Ingredients
- 1 (1 lb) package sliced bacon
- 1 1/4 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast (about 4)
- 2/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
How To Make Paula Deen Bacon Wrapped Chicken
- Prep the oven and chicken: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Cut the chicken breasts into uniform 1-inch cubes. Cut each slice of bacon into thirds.
- Wrap the chicken: Wrap one piece of bacon around each chicken cube and secure it by pushing a wooden toothpick through the bacon and chicken.
- Make the coating: In a shallow dish or bowl, stir together the brown sugar and chili powder until they are well combined.
- Dredge the chicken: Roll each bacon-wrapped chicken piece in the brown sugar mixture, ensuring it’s coated on all sides.
- Bake until crispy: Coat a wire rack and the broiler pan underneath it with non-stick cooking spray. Arrange the chicken pieces on the rack in a single layer. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the bacon is crisp and the chicken is cooked through.
Recipe Tips
- How do you get the bacon extra crispy? The key is using a wire rack. This elevates the chicken, allowing hot air to circulate all around it and letting the bacon grease drip away, which helps the bacon crisp up instead of becoming soggy.
- How do I keep the chicken from drying out? Don’t overbake it. Start checking for doneness around the 30-minute mark. The chicken is cooked through when it’s no longer pink in the center. The bacon wrap also helps to keep the chicken moist.
- Can I make these in an air fryer? Yes, they are excellent in an air fryer. Place them in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook at 375°F for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the bacon is crispy.
- Can I prepare these ahead of time? You can wrap the chicken in bacon and store it on a plate, covered, in the refrigerator for up to a day. When you’re ready to cook, just dredge them in the brown sugar mixture and bake.
What To Serve With Bacon Wrapped Chicken
These are a fantastic party appetizer on their own or can be served with a variety of dipping sauces. Try them with:
- Ranch dressing
- Blue cheese dressing
- A spicy aioli
- Hot honey for an extra sweet and spicy kick
How To Store Bacon Wrapped Chicken
- Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat: For the best results, reheat them in an oven or air fryer at 350°F for 5-7 minutes to help re-crisp the bacon. Microwaving will make the bacon soft.
Bacon Wrapped Chicken Nutrition Facts
- Serving: 1/6th of recipe
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Protein: 25g
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Sugar: 20g
Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.
FAQs
Standard or thin-cut bacon works best for this recipe. Thick-cut bacon takes much longer to cook and may not get fully crispy by the time the chicken is cooked through, which could result in undercooked bacon or overcooked chicken.
While not always necessary for a 30-minute bake time, soaking wooden toothpicks in water for about 10-15 minutes before using them is a good practice to prevent them from burning in the oven.
Yes, you can. Boneless, skinless chicken thighs would be even more moist and flavorful. Cut them into 1-inch cubes and follow the recipe as directed.
Try More Recipes:
- Paula Deen Applesauce Cake Recipe
- Paula Deen Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe
- Paula Deen Hush Puppies Recipe
Paula Deen Bacon Wrapped Chicken Recipe
Description
Irresistibly sweet and savory bites of tender chicken wrapped in crispy bacon and coated in a brown sugar and chili powder rub.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Cut chicken into 1-inch cubes and bacon slices into thirds.
- Wrap each chicken cube with a piece of bacon and secure it with a toothpick.
- In a bowl, mix the brown sugar and chili powder.
- Dredge each bacon-wrapped chicken piece in the sugar mixture.
- Place the pieces on a greased wire rack set over a broiler pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, until the bacon is crisp and the chicken is cooked through.
Notes
- Using a wire rack is crucial for allowing the bacon to get crispy on all sides.
- Standard, thin-cut bacon is recommended over thick-cut for the best results.
- Soaking your wooden toothpicks in water for 10 minutes can help prevent them from burning.
