Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken
Enjoy this juicy baked chicken wrapped in savory bacon and topped with a sweet brown sugar and garlic rub, perfect for cozy dinners or special occasions.
Equipment
- 1 baking dish
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 oven
Ingredients
- 4 to 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts or preferred chicken pieces
- 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 to 3 cloves garlic minced or garlic powder to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or to taste
- 8 to 12 slices regular cut bacon not thick-cut, enough to wrap each chicken piece
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease or line a baking dish with foil or parchment.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar, minced garlic or garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the chicken pieces to the bowl and toss to coat each piece evenly with the brown sugar mixture, pressing it lightly to stick.
- Wrap each coated chicken piece with 1 to 2 slices of bacon, securing the ends underneath to prevent unraveling.
- Arrange the bacon-wrapped chicken in the prepared baking dish with space between pieces. Sprinkle leftover sugar mixture on top.
- Bake for 25 to 35 minutes until chicken is cooked through and bacon is browned and slightly crisp.
- Optional: Broil for a few minutes to crisp bacon further, watching carefully to avoid burning the sugar.
- Let chicken rest for a few minutes before serving warm with desired sides.
Notes
- Use thighs or tenders instead of breasts; adjust cooking times accordingly.
- Adjust brown sugar amount for desired sweetness.
- Add smoked paprika or cayenne for extra flavor.
- Use a wire rack over the baking dish to enhance bacon crispiness by letting fat drip.