Sweet & Spicy Bacon Wrapped Chicken (+ Video)
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This easy Sweet & Spicy Bacon Chicken recipe will have your family begging for more — slightly spicy, sweet chicken wrapped in bacon and baked or grilled up in about 30 minutes.
I have been dealing with a mess in my office for about 6 weeks now. I purchased a new desk, and that led to new carpet, new paint … and well, it’s been quite a while since I have typed you a recipe from a clean office, but that happens today with this super easy recipe for Sweet & Spicy Bacon Wrapped Chicken!
What better recipe to bring you than something that isn’t only EASY – but coated in bacon and brown sugar?! Even better? You can prepare them in your oven or on your grill!
Want a tasty side dish for bacon-wrapped chicken? Try my Copycat Olive Garden Salad & Dressing or my Grandma’s Baked Beans recipe!
Have you ever had those little smokies that are wrapped in bacon and then baked in brown sugar? These are kind of like that. But with a little bit of heat. We typically eat them as a meal, but they also make a great appetizer. Consider cutting them in half again, to make them a bit smaller.
I originally got this recipe out of the “What’s Cookin’ – Harlan Newspaper” cookbook. Honestly, the only thing I would change is I would make more. There are 6 of us, which allowed each of us 2 pieces of chicken, there were a lot of sad faces when there weren’t anymore.
Looking for more dinner recipes with chicken breasts? Try my Crockpot Rotisserie Chicken, Buffalo Chicken Pizza or my Lemon Pepper Chicken recipe!
WHY WE LOVE THIS BACON WRAPPED CHICKEN RECIPE
Wrapping foods of all kinds in bacon is never going to go out of style. It adds a whole new level of flavor to foods. Whether you are wrapping fruits, veggies, seafood or meats, it will give a whole new meaning of love for the item.
In meats, it adds not only flavor, but fat, and moisture to the meat. But if you’re like me, and you typically reach for the thick-sliced bacon, save that for Sunday breakfast. Using regular cut bacon to wrap foods is always a better idea. That gives the bacon a chance to crisp up, and the meat inside will not be overdone in the process.
INGREDIENTS FOR BACON-WRAPPED CHICKEN WITH BROWN SUGAR
- Chicken Breasts
- Bacon
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic Powder
- Chili Powder
- Brown Sugar
- Olive Oil
HOW TO PREPARE BACON WRAPPED CHICKEN IN THE OVEN
PREP
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
CUT
Cut each chicken breast into thirds, leaving you with 12 pieces.
SPRINKLE
Lay chicken pieces in a 9×13 baking dish, and coat with 2 Tablespoons of Olive Oil. (can use non-stick cooking spray also) Sprinkle chicken with spices, flip over and sprinkle the other side.
ROLL
Wrap each piece of chicken with a slice of bacon. Roll in brown sugar.
COOK
Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and bacon is nice and crispy.
Tip: Don’t second guess if your chicken is done or not. This Thermapen ONE is the best meat thermometer I have ever owned!
SERVE
Drizzle with glaze it made and serve.
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OTHER BACON WRAPPED RECIPES TO ENJOY
- Aloha Bacon Wrapped Sausage Bites
- Bacon & Cheese Phyllo Wrapped Asparagus (pictured above)
- Kraut Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Brats
- Bacon Wrapped Hot Brussels Sprouts
- Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
- Bacon Wrapped Bleu Cheese Meatballs
- Bacon Wrapped Pork Loin with Sauerkraut Stuffing
Bacon-wrapped dishes that offer endless variations. Look at all the possibilities! That common saying “everything goes better with bacon” certainly makes sense. Let’s face it. Even something kind of tasty becomes spectacularly delicious with a bit of bacon around it. That is just the magic of bacon.
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Sweet & Spicy Bacon Wrapped Chicken
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts cut in thirds (12 pieces)
- 12 slices of bacon
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons pepper
- 2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
- 2 teaspoons Chili Powder
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Cut each chicken breast into thirds, leaving you with 12 pieces.
- Lay chicken pieces in a 9x13 baking dish, coat with 2 Tablespoons of Olive Oil. (can use non-stick cooking spray also) Sprinkle chicken with spices, flip over and sprinkle the other side.
- Wrap each piece of chicken with a slice of bacon. Roll in brown sugar.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and bacon is nice and crispy.
- Drizzle with glaze it made and serve.
Notes
Nutrition
This recipe was originally posted on July 15, 2016. It has been updated to improve user experience and re-shared on May 31, 2022.
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These are absolutely drool worthy!!! WOW!! I need to make these!
They are tasty!!
This is fantastic, I’m always looking for a new chicken recipe and this is IT! I can’t wait to Make, and I think even my daughter will enjoy it, she’s not a chicken lover, but the bacon may be the winner. Thanks for sharing you easy and delicious recipe. Pinining/sharing.
Wrap anything in bacon and it’s a winner! 😉 I hope you like them!
Oh wow, these look super delicious! Bacon, Sweet & Spicy, super yummy.
Stuck at home for Easter this year due to the “stay home, stay safe” orders. I have been eyeing this recipe for sometime and I finally was able to score bacon this week. I had chicken tenderloins already on hand so I used those instead of the full chicken breasts cut up. YUM YUM and YUM!!!! EVERYONE loved it. Definitely will be one of my regulars, or either regular on holiday meals. Either way, it’s a keeper!
Sarah, I am so happy that you liked them!! They are on my menu this week, too! 🙂 Stay safe, and thanks for the comment!
How can it be 0 sugar when you put brown sugar on it
Tom – I am not sure what happened there? I always mention that the nutrition calculations cannot be guaranteed as accurate, as there are so many variations in what people use to prepare the same recipes. I went back and tried to recalculate it, and it looks more accurate now. I hope this helps!
The best bacon chicken recipe to date. I mean, the result is absolutely amazing and the steps sound so easy to follow!
These were so easy to make and so tasty. The salty and sweet combo with the bacon and brown sugar were absolutely delicious.
This looks fantastic! A great idea for entertaining this summer. I mean, who doesn’t go wild over bacon? Bookmarked!
Such a delicious recipe! I make this at least once a week!
Anything bacon is our favorite, especially wrapped over chicken! The brown sugar gives off a sweet taste on the bacon and its so delicious!
These are so delicious! And it’s super easy to prepare too. This is our family new favorite chicken breast recipe for sure.
So yummy! We made these for dinner, and I am going to make them again as an appetizer for parties!
OMG this sounds AMAZING my boyfriend would die if I made this for him! We’re always down for anything wrapped in bacon.
You had me at bacon wrapped! But seriously, this chicken is so good. I made it when I had my family over for dinner and everyone had seconds. The sweet and spicy seasonings are perfect.
We had this chicken for dinner tonight and my whole family loved it! Thanks so much for sharing the recipe!
Happy that you enjoyed it, Taylor!
Hello, is there a trick to making the bacon crispy? My bacon is always crispy on the top and fatty on the bottom. Thanks in advance for your help.
That does tend to happen when the moisture just naturally settles at the bottom. You could turn them toward the end of cooking and place them on a rack so they don’t sit in the juice. That will help crisp them up on the bottom a bit. Even a minute under the broiler (watch them closely!)