Chicken and Bacon Brown Sugar Garlic
Juicy chicken breasts wrapped in bacon, coated with a brown sugar and garlic glaze, and baked until caramelized for a sweet-savory entrée.
6 Servings
Ingredients
- 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ⅔ cup dark brown sugar firmly packed
- 3 tablespoons freshly minced garlic
- 12 slices bacon
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
Prepare the oven and baking dish
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly coat a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
Create the seasoning mixture
- In a medium bowl, combine the brown sugar, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir until thoroughly blended.
Season the chicken
- Coat each chicken breast with the brown sugar and garlic mixture, ensuring even coverage on all sides.
Wrap with bacon
- Wrap each chicken breast with two slices of uncooked bacon, securing the ends underneath the chicken to prevent unraveling during baking. Arrange the wrapped chicken in the prepared baking dish.
Add the remaining sugar mixture
- Sprinkle any leftover brown sugar and garlic mixture over the tops of the chicken breasts.
Bake
- Transfer the baking dish to the oven. Bake for 25–30 minutes, checking at 20 minutes and again at 25 minutes to avoid overcooking. The chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C), with the bacon crisp and the sugar caramelized.
Serve
- Allow the chicken to rest for several minutes before serving to ensure optimal juiciness.
Notes
This recipe is naturally gluten free. However, confirm that the bacon and other packaged ingredients are certified gluten free, as some brands may process them with gluten-containing products.