Bacon Wrapped Chicken

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)
• 8 strips thick-cut bacon
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp sea salt (adjust to taste)
• 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup chicken broth
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. 2

   Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

3. 3

   Season chicken breasts on all sides with the brown sugar spice mixture.

4. 4

   Wrap each chicken breast with 2 strips of bacon, overlapping slightly and securing with toothpicks if needed.

5. 5

   Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add butter.

6. 6

   Place bacon-wrapped chicken seam-side down in the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes until bacon is beginning to render and turn golden.

7. 7

   Flip the chicken and cook another 3 minutes.

8. 8

   Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Bake for 15-18 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature and bacon is crispy.

9. 9

   Remove from oven. Transfer chicken to a cutting board and tent with foil. Let rest for 5 minutes.

10. 10

    Meanwhile, set the skillet back on the stove over medium heat. Add apple cider vinegar and chicken broth. Simmer for 2 minutes, scraping up any glaze from the pan.

11. 11

    Slice chicken and serve with the pan glaze drizzled over top. Garnish with fresh parsley.

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