Description
Delicious bacon wrapped BBQ chicken breasts marinated in tangy barbecue sauce and grilled to perfection. This recipe combines smoky bacon with juicy, flavorful chicken, making it a perfect main dish for BBQ lovers. Easily adaptable for baking, it suits paleo, sugar free, and gluten free diets when using the right ingredients.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Marinade
- 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups barbecue sauce (divided)
Bacon Wrapping
- 12 slices bacon
Instructions
- Prepare Marinade: Trim the chicken breasts and place them in a zippered bag with 1 1/2 cups of barbecue sauce. Seal the bag tightly to ensure the chicken is well coated.
- Marinate: Place the sealed bag in the refrigerator and marinate the chicken for 8 hours or overnight to allow the flavors to infuse deeply.
- Wrap Chicken: Before grilling, remove chicken from the marinade and wrap each piece with two slices of bacon. Secure the bacon with toothpicks to keep it in place.
- Preheat Grill: Heat your grill to medium-high heat, preparing it for cooking the chicken evenly.
- Grill Chicken: Place the bacon wrapped chicken on the preheated grill and cook for about 10 minutes on each side, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165º Fahrenheit and is no longer pink inside.
- Add Sauce: During the last few minutes of grilling, brush the chicken with the remaining 1/2 cup of barbecue sauce for extra flavor and glaze.
- Serve: Remove the chicken from the grill, discard toothpicks, and serve hot with your favorite sides.
Notes
- If you prefer not to grill, you can bake the bacon wrapped chicken breasts on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil at 375ºF for 20 to 30 minutes, depending on thickness, until cooked through.
- This recipe fits paleo, sugar free, and gluten free diets if you select barbecue sauce and bacon without added sugars or gluten-containing ingredients.
- The nutritional information provided is an estimate and can vary based on the specific brands of ingredients used. Consult a nutritionist for precise dietary needs.
- Ensure the bacon is securely fastened with toothpicks to prevent unwinding during cooking.
- Allow chicken to rest a few minutes after cooking for better juice retention and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast wrapped with bacon
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
