Bacon Wrapped Chicken
I have been eating bacon wrapped chicken my whole life, although my mom used to make it a little bit differently as she would bake this in the oven. (Instructions for that are in the recipe notes!) Although baking it is easy and delicious, it doesn’t result in the crispy bacon that you see here. So, I changed this up a bit and decided to prepare this in a skillet instead. Not only is the bacon crispier, but the chicken is seared in bacon drippings which gives it so much texture, color, and flavor. I serve this with an easy white sauce (simply made with sour cream and cream of chicken soup). It tastes so good when you drizzle it over the chicken and a hot baked potato.
How to Make It
Cook the bacon in a skillet on low heat until it just begins to brighted in color, about 2 minutes per side. This not only partially cooks the bacon but also produces drippings for us to cook the chicken in.
Thick Cut Bacon Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts- chicken thighs may also be used Salt/Pepper Italian Seasoning
For Serving
Russet Potatoes Canola Oil Coarse Kosher Salt Sour Cream Cream of Chicken Soup – try my homemade version! Fresh Parsley- to garnish
Slice the chicken into quarters. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Sear in bacon drippings over medium high heat until browned on all sides and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
Meanwhile, combine the sour cream and cream of chicken soup in a small skillet and heat over medium-low heat while the chicken cooks.
Once the chicken is cool enough to handle, wrap each with 1 strip of cooled bacon and use a toothpick to secure the bacon in place. Add the chicken back to the pan over medium low heat. Use tongs to rotate to allow the bacon to finish cooking and crisp up on all sides. Garnish with chopped parsley. Serve with baked potatoes and white sauce.
Storage
Store in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. The bacon wrapped chicken does freeze well and can be wrapped in foil and baked at 350° until heated through.
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