Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Breast
Tender chicken breast wrapped in crispy bacon and baked until golden. Three main ingredients, almost no carbs, and a big payoff in flavor.
Two keto staples, one perfect bite
There is a reason bacon-wrapped anything is a keto classic: the bacon bastes whatever it surrounds in fat as it renders, keeping lean chicken breast juicy while adding a salty, smoky crust.
This recipe is almost embarrassingly simple, which makes it a perfect weeknight fallback. A quick seasoning rub and a hot oven do all the work.
- Use thin-cut bacon so it crisps in time
- Secure the ends with toothpicks
- Broil at the finish for extra crunch
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Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (net carbs →)
- 8 slices thin-cut bacon (net carbs →)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (net carbs →)
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder (net carbs →)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (net carbs →)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (net carbs →)
Instructions
- 1Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with foil, then set a wire rack on top.
- 2In a small bowl, mix the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper, and rub it all over the chicken breasts.
- 3Wrap each breast with 2 slices of bacon, tucking the ends underneath or securing with toothpicks.
- 4Brush the wrapped breasts lightly with olive oil and place them on the rack.
- 5Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the chicken reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit and the bacon is crisp.
- 6Switch to broil for 2 to 3 minutes to deeply crisp the bacon, then rest for 5 minutes and garnish with parsley.
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Recipe FAQ
How do I get the bacon crispy?
Baking on a wire rack lets the fat drip away so the bacon crisps instead of steaming. A short broil at the end guarantees a crunchy finish without overcooking the chicken.
Can I add a cheese filling?
Yes. Butterfly the breasts and tuck in a slice of cheese or a spoon of cream cheese before wrapping. Just add a couple of extra minutes of baking time.
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