Maple Garlic Bacon Chicken
Maple Garlic Bacon Chicken is a delightful dish that harmoniously blends tender chicken breasts with crispy bacon, sweet maple syrup, and savory garlic. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, offering a mouthwatering combination of flavors that will have everyone coming back for seconds. With its glossy glaze and enticing aroma, this dish transforms any meal into a memorable experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds)
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon
- 5 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- Freshly cracked pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Cook bacon in a frying pan over medium heat until crispy (about 6-8 minutes). Drain on paper towels, reserving the grease.
- In the same pan, sauté minced garlic in the bacon fat for about 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in maple syrup and soy sauce; simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Place seasoned chicken breasts in the baking dish and crumble half the cooked bacon over them.
- Drizzle the sauce evenly over the chicken and top with remaining bacon bits.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of at least 165°F (75°C). Serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce and bacon (approximately 6 ounces)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg