Creating Maple Garlic Bacon Chicken can be straightforward if you follow these steps carefully:

1. Preheat the Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Prepare Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and place them in a large baking dish.
3. Season the Chicken: In a small bowl, mix together the black pepper and paprika. Rub this mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts.
4. Cook Bacon: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until it’s crispy. Remove from the skillet and drain on paper towels.
5. Make Sauce: In the same skillet with the bacon grease, add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Then, add the maple syrup and soy sauce, stirring well.
6. Combine Ingredients: Pour the maple-garlic sauce over the seasoned chicken breasts in the baking dish.
7. Top with Bacon: Crumble the crispy bacon over the chicken, spreading it evenly.
8. Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
9. Baste: Halfway through the cooking process, baste the chicken with the sauce from the baking dish for extra flavor and moisture.
10. Serve: Remove from oven and allow to rest for a few minutes. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

These steps will guide you in crafting this incredible dish that everyone will love!