bacon brown sugar chicken
A savory-sweet twist on chicken, this Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken features tender chicken breasts wrapped in crispy bacon and glazed with a sticky brown sugar and garlic sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or weekend gatherings.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 6 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts medium size
- 12 slices bacon
- 1.25 cups brown sugar packed
- 0.5 cup soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 0.25 cup butter
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top. Lightly grease the rack.
- Lay each chicken breast flat and wrap with 2 slices of bacon, securing with toothpicks if needed.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add soy sauce and brown sugar to the saucepan, stirring continuously until sugar dissolves. Simmer for 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Brush chicken breasts liberally with the brown sugar sauce, then place them on the prepared wire rack.
- Bake in preheated oven for 35–40 minutes, brushing with additional glaze halfway through, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Remove toothpicks before serving. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Notes
For added flavor, sprinkle with a little smoked paprika before baking. Serve with rice or roasted vegetables.