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Bacon Wrapped Garlic Parmesan Chicken

Bacon Wrapped Garlic Parmesan Chicken

This dish combines tender chicken breasts with savory bacon and a flavorful Parmesan crust, perfect for a delightful dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 4 pieces small boneless skinless chicken breasts about 150–170 g each
Bacon
  • 8 slices bacon thin or regular cut
Seasoning
  • 2 tbsp olive oil for drizzling
  • 1 tsp garlic powder for seasoning
  • 1 tsp paprika for seasoning
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder for seasoning
  • 0.5 tsp dried Italian seasoning for seasoning
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper for seasoning
  • 0.25 tsp salt for seasoning
Topping
  • 0.5 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese for coating
Garnish
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley optional, for garnish

Equipment

  • Baking Dish
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
  2. Lightly grease a baking dish or line a sheet pan with parchment.
  3. Place the chicken breasts in a bowl and drizzle with olive oil.
  4. Add garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, Italian seasoning, pepper, and salt. Toss well to coat.
  5. Press the grated Parmesan evenly onto all sides of each chicken breast.
  6. Wrap each chicken breast with 2 slices of bacon, slightly overlapping and tucking the ends underneath.
  7. Place the wrapped chicken seam-side down in the baking dish.
  8. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked.
  9. Optional – switch the oven to broil (grill) for 2–3 minutes at the end to crisp the bacon.
  10. Let the chicken rest for 3–5 minutes.
  11. Sprinkle with parsley before serving if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 40gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve with a fresh green salad or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
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