Description
This delicious Bacon Wrapped BBQ Chicken recipe features juicy boneless skinless chicken breasts marinated in barbecue sauce, wrapped in crispy bacon, and grilled to perfection. It’s a flavorful dish perfect for a summer barbecue or easy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Marinade
- 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups barbecue sauce, divided
Bacon Wrap
- 12 slices bacon
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Trim the chicken breasts and place them in a zippered bag with 1 1/2 cups barbecue sauce. Seal the bag and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight to allow the flavors to soak in.
- Prepare the Chicken for Grilling: Remove the chicken breasts from the marinade and wrap each piece with two slices of bacon. Secure the bacon with toothpicks to keep it in place during cooking.
- Grill the Chicken: Preheat your grill to medium heat. Place the bacon-wrapped chicken breasts on the grill and cook for about 10 minutes per side. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 165º Fahrenheit, indicating the chicken is fully cooked.
- Brush with Extra BBQ Sauce: During the last few minutes of grilling, brush each chicken piece with the remaining 1/2 cup barbecue sauce to enhance the flavor and create a glossy finish.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before serving to lock in the juices.
Notes
- If you prefer not to grill, place the bacon-wrapped chicken breasts on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil and bake at 375ºF for 20-30 minutes or until cooked through. Cooking time depends on chicken thickness.
- This recipe fits paleo, sugar-free, and gluten-free diets if you select barbecue sauce and bacon without added sugars or gluten.
- Calorie counts are estimated based on 6 servings using typical ingredient brands; for precise nutrition information, consult a nutritionist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with bacon
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
