Maple Garlic Bacon Chicken
Maple Garlic Bacon Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that combines succulent chicken breasts with a sweet and savory glaze, complemented by crispy bacon. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for cozy dinners or impressing guests at your next gathering. With a delightful blend of flavors, it’s sure to become a family favorite that keeps everyone coming back for seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray a large baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together maple syrup, minced garlic, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
- Arrange the chicken in the baking dish and sprinkle chopped bacon over the top.
- Pour the maple-garlic sauce over the chicken and bacon, ensuring even coverage.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 674mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 93mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, marinate the chicken in the maple syrup mixture for at least 30 minutes before cooking. - Feel free to substitute maple syrup with honey or add herbs like rosemary for extra depth.