Description
Delicious bacon-wrapped BBQ chicken breasts marinated in flavorful barbecue sauce, grilled to perfection, and brushed with extra sauce for a juicy and smoky main course. Perfect for summer cookouts or easy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Marinade
- 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups barbecue sauce (divided)
Bacon Wrap
- 12 slices bacon
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: Trim the chicken breasts and place them in a zippered bag with 1 1/2 cups of barbecue sauce. Seal the bag tightly.
- Marinate the Chicken: Refrigerate the sealed bag for 8 hours or overnight to allow the flavors to fully infuse into the chicken.
- Wrap with Bacon: Before grilling, wrap each chicken breast with two slices of bacon, securing the bacon with toothpicks to hold it in place during cooking.
- Preheat the Grill: Heat your grill to medium-high heat, ensuring it is hot enough for searing the chicken without burning the bacon.
- Grill the Chicken: Place the bacon-wrapped chicken breasts on the preheated grill and cook for about 10 minutes on each side. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 165º Fahrenheit, indicating the chicken is fully cooked.
- Brush with Extra Sauce: In the last few minutes of grilling, brush the chicken generously with the remaining 1/2 cup barbecue sauce to add a final layer of flavor and glaze.
- Rest and Serve: Remove chicken from the grill, let it rest for a few minutes to redistribute juices, then remove toothpicks and serve hot.
Notes
- If you prefer not to grill, bake the bacon-wrapped chicken breasts on a foil-lined baking sheet at 375ºF for 20-30 minutes until cooked through.
- Ensure barbecue sauce and bacon are free from unwanted ingredients to keep the dish paleo, sugar free, and gluten free if desired.
- Cooking time varies based on chicken thickness and grill heat; always check for an internal temperature of 165ºF.
- The nutrition information is an estimate as ingredient brands vary; consult a nutritionist for precise data.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
