Julie Clark
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Bacon Wrapped BBQ Chicken
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Bacon Wrapped BBQ Chicken: Grilled chicken marinated in barbecue sauce and wrapped in savory bacon. A chicken dinner loaded with protein!
I haven’t posted a chicken dinner recipe in a long time, because we’ve been focused on all the comforting desserts. I don’t usually go crazy for main dishes, but it turns out that this Bacon Wrapped BBQ Chicken is really good.
What I love about this grilled chicken dinner is that it can fit paleo, gluten free and even keto diets depending on the bacon and bbq sauce you use. Perfect for guests, no one will guess that this recipe is on the healthy list!
About this Bacon Wrapped BBQ Chicken recipe:
- Prep the night before (or the morning you want to make it) for a quick dinner recipe!
- Only 3 ingredients.
- Delicious with a side of potatoes or traditional picnic sides.
- Slice up leftovers and serve over salad for an easy lunch.
Ingredients for Bacon Wrapped BBQ Chicken
You’ll need just 3 ingredients: Boneless skinless chicken breasts, thick cut bacon and bbq sauce.
If you prefer, you could also use chicken tenders or chicken thighs.
What barbecue sauce should I use?
There are three options for barbecue sauce.
- Choose your favorite store bought sauce (Sweet Baby Ray’s never fails).
- Make a delicious homemade bbq sauce.
- If you’re looking for a paleo or Whole30 option, try the barbecue sauce we used for the Sugar Free Homemade Barbecued Pulled Pork. If you are use this sauce, simmer the sauce on the stove for 45 minutes so that the flavors blend.
How to Make Bacon Wrapped Barbecue Chicken
- Marinate the chicken in the barbecue sauce for 8 hours or overnight.
- Before grilling, wrap each piece of chicken with two slices of bacon, securing with toothpicks.
- Place chicken on preheated grill and cook for about 10 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is no longer pink (165º Fahrenheit internal temperature).
We LOVE our Thermoworks meat thermometer to quickly test chicken temperatures. This probe thermometer is AMAZING. Get it here.
Does chicken wrapped in bacon stay pink?
The best way to tell chicken is done is to use an internal probe thermometer. If it reads 165º Fahrenheit, the chicken is done. Sometimes when you cook bacon and chicken together, the nitrites from the bacon can cause the chicken to appear pink. As long as the chicken tests done temperature wise, you’ll be ok.
Make it a meal.
Here are a few favorite sides dishes to put with this chicken.
Storage
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Slice the leftover chicken and serve it on a salad with ranch dressing. It’s delicious!
Bacon Wrapped BBQ Chicken
Bacon Wrapped BBQ Chicken marinated in barbecue sauce and wrapped in savory bacon. Fits paleo, gluten free and sugar free diets.
Servings 6
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinating Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 40 minutes
Ingredients
- 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups barbecue sauce (divided)
- 12 slices bacon
Instructions
- Trim the chicken breasts and place them in a zippered bag with 1 ½ cups barbecue sauce. 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts, 2 cups barbecue sauce
- Place the sealed bag in the refrigerator and marinate for 8 hours or overnight.
- Before grilling, wrap each piece of chicken with two slices of bacon, securing with toothpicks. 12 slices bacon
- Place chicken on preheated grill and cook for about 10 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is no longer pink (165º Fahrenheit internal temperature). During the last few minutes of cooking, brush with extra barbecue sauce.
Notes
- Don’t want to grill? Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place the bbq wrapped bbq chicken breasts on the baking sheet. Bake at 375ºF for 20-30 minutes or until the chicken is done. The exact timing will depend on the thickness of the chicken.
- This recipe can fit paleo, sugar free and gluten free diets! Just be sure the barbecue sauce and bacon you choose doesn’t have unwanted ingredients.
Nutrition
Calories: 476kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 101mg | Sodium: 1401mg | Potassium: 726mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 264IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg
OOoooh now this looks like some perfect grilled chicken!!! I would definitely love it on top of a salad….the best meal ever!
Did I miss this? I must have been in a coma! This looks and sounds delicious. I could do this tonight. It is almost 75 degrees outside! You have the best chicken recipes.
Thanks for sharing,
Linda