Ingredients
– 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
– 8 slices of bacon
– 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
– 4 cloves of garlic, minced
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 1 teaspoon black pepper
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1 teaspoon paprika
– 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Creating Maple Garlic Bacon Chicken Delight is simple when following these easy steps:
1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Prepare Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika.
3. Cook Bacon: In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and let it drain on paper towels, but keep the bacon fat in the skillet.
4. Sauté Garlic: In the same skillet, add minced garlic to the bacon fat and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Add Maple Syrup: Pour in the maple syrup and stir well, letting it simmer for 2-3 minutes to thicken slightly.
6. Combine Chicken and Bacon: Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the skillet with the maple garlic mixture, turning to coat both sides. Crumble the cooked bacon over the top.
7. Bake: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 74°C).
8. Rest Chicken: Once cooked, remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken rest for 10-15 minutes.
9. Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle fresh parsley over the chicken before serving.
Following these straightforward steps will result in a delightful dish that is sure to impress your family and friends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Fat: 25g
- Protein: 30g