Maple Garlic Bacon Chicken Recipe
This Maple Garlic Bacon Chicken Recipe combines three incredible flavors. Sweet maple syrup meets savory garlic and crispy bacon.
Equipment
- Large oven-safe skillet
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Sharp knife
- Cutting Board
- Meat thermometer
- Aluminum foil
Ingredients
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 8 bacon strips
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Cook bacon until crispy in large skillet.
- Remove bacon and set aside on paper.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Cook chicken in bacon fat for minutes.
- Mix maple syrup with minced garlic together.
- Pour maple mixture over the chicken pieces.
- Crumble bacon on top of each breast.
- Bake for 25 minutes until cooked through.
- Check temperature reaches 165°F before serving immediately.
Notes
- Use thick-cut bacon for better texture and flavor
- Don't skip the meat thermometer for food safety
- Let chicken rest 5 minutes before slicing
- Grade A maple syrup works best for sweetness
- Fresh garlic tastes better than garlic powder