Bacon Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken, the best chicken you’ll ever eat with only 4 ingredients. Sticky, crispy, sweet and garlicky, the PERFECT weeknight meal.
Bacon Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken is a recipe we’ve actually been making at home for years but I never thought to post because it is so closely related to this Slow Cooker Bacon Garlic Pork Loin and Brown Sugar Garlic Pork.
If I had to guess, I’d say about 10% of the comments and emails I get from readers are in reference to those two posts above and they’re asking if they can use chicken. YES YES YES. I recently posted Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken and wanted to post this oven baked version as well (with chicken breast meat!).
This Bacon Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken is as simple as it sounds. Yes salt and pepper add flavor too (so technically 6 ingredients?) but even without those two, you’ll still have so much flavor it will leave you literally wanting to lick the plate.
Looking for more easy weeknight meals?
- Philly Cheese Steak Sloppy Joes
- Cheesy Taco Pasta
- Easy Mongolian Beef
- Baked Million Dollar Spaghetti
- One Pot Greek Chicken and Rice
Some notes about this Bacon Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken:
- Use a baking pan with at LEAST one inch high sides (my pan is almost 2 inch tall sides). You can see in the pan the sauce gets up pretty high while bubbling, you don’t want it to boil over into the oven.
- If concerned about this, place a baking sheet under your baking pan to catch overflow (better on the sheet than in the oven).
- Check the chicken at 25 minutes, you want to catch this when it is browned but not blackened and with sugar that can sometimes turn quickly.
- Yes, you can absolutely make this meal in the slow cooker (this is coming soon too). Using thigh meat place it in the slow cooker with no added liquids.
- Want it a bit spicier? Add in 1/2 teaspoon of crushed red pepper or a squirt of Sriracha.
- If you want an even deeper caramel flavor, try dark brown sugar.
- Serve with rice or potato wedges and roasted vegetables.
Looking for more awesome Brown Sugar Garlic Recipes?
- Brown Sugar Garlic Oven Baked Pork Chops
- Brown Sugar Garlic Pork with Carrots and Potatoes
- Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken
- Slow Cooker Bacon Brown Sugar Garlic Pork Loin
Bacon Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup brown sugar packed
- 3 tablespoons garlic minced
- 3/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 chicken breasts boneless and skinless (4-5 ounces each)
- 12 slices bacon
Instructions
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In a large bowl add the brown sugar, garlic, salt and pepper and mix until combined.
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Coat the chicken in the brown sugar mixture.
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Wrap each piece of chicken with two slices of bacon (aim for the end of the bacon pieces to stay under the chicken to prevent unwrapping while cooking).
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Place into your baking pan (with at least 2 inch high sides).
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Top with the remaining brown sugar mixture.
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Cook at 375 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through and browned.
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Careful to not let the brown sugar burn and blacken.
Recipe Video
Recipe Notes
I made 3 in my pan, the recipe calls for 6. This is because I would've eaten the other three the next day for breakfast if it were in my fridge! For our family 3 is enough for dinner, but I didn't want the recipe to be confusing. 🙂
OMG!! This was such a HIT with the family and my 10 yr old is sooo picky and even loved it!!! Def adding this to our dinner rotation. The garlic seems like a lot, but trust me- it’s perfect in the end- everything blends together so nicely. Highly recommend
I made this last week and the chicken was juicy and delicious. We loved the flavors. The only problem that I had was the bacon was not crispy at all, I continued to bake but did not crisp up. Could this be an issue with oven?
After the 35 mins at 375, we broiled it for 5 mins on high and it crisped up the bacon and made or perfect.
Hi,
I was thinking about serving this with hasselback potatoes
What sauce would go with this recipe?
This one might be a good one.
https://dev.dinnerthendessert.com/blue-cheese-sauce/
There should be an option for ten stars on this recipe! Cooked it a bit longer and chose to broil for 5 minutes at the end to crisp up the bacon. The second time I made this dish I used thick cut maple bacon and topped the chicken with some honey after it came out of the oven. Both times the meal was incredible!
Thank you for sharing such a great dinner recipe, it’s much appreciated
You’re too kind, Mark. Thank you so much.
Love this recipe, it became a weekly staple until we realised the calories ?
Question- the first few times we made this it got a really nice crispy sugar coating like in your photos. For some reason now all the sugar seems to melt off. Still very nice just missing that little something. I wondered if you could tell me what I’m doing wrong why it’s now going like this??
I’m so glad you love it so much! It might be that your chicken either wasn’t fully thawed or had a higher water content. Either way, it was releasing too much liquid and not allowing the brown sugar to stick. You can try patting down the chicken with paper towels before hand to ensure there isn’t any extra liquid coming from it. Hope this helps.
Everyone loved it in my house! Thank you again.
You’re welcome, Theresa.
Could you adapt the recipe for a Ninja Foodi?? Got one for my birthday and am trying to adapt food I would normally cook in the oven or slow cooker.
I’ve not tested it using that.
Could I use this for pork chops instead of chicken? Will the temps and time differ or no?
Yes 🙂 Here’s a link for a recipe using pork chops instead.
https://dev.dinnerthendessert.com/oven-baked-pork-chops/
Enjoy!
Delish! Question-Is it alright if the bacon is to pink on the bottom side in the juice? I left it in longer on 375.. I think it’s because it’s in juice it never got crispy?
Yes, that’s fine. You can always pop it under the broiler for a bit next time too. Hope you enjoyed it!
Wow! So simple and so delicious! Thank you for a very tasty recipe!
Hello! my chicken breast are rather thick so I’m going to follow other suggestions and butterfly them. Would you fold the chicken back up with some of mixture in the middle? Or do you recommend keeping them flat? Thanks!
You could do it either way. Enjoy!
Very good! Wanted to make something different with the chicken breasts and found this on Pinterest. I made half of the recipe and never had an issue with the sugar burning.
Will be making again.
My husband loved it! I did add a bit of water to pan to avoid burning sugar. Also precooked bacon just a bit. I only added 2 tablespoons of garlic but hubby wants more! This ones a keeper! Thank you!
What about in an instant pot?
I’ve not tested it using an instant pot but if you decide to try, I’d love to know how it turns out. Thanks!
Hi Sabrina, can I use jarred minced garlic?
Sure
This came out amazing! I only cooked 2 breasts so I cut the recipe by 2/3. I followed the suggestions from others and cooked it a little longer, mine took 35min at 375 and 5min on broil. I think for those who’s took much longer probably didn’t use butterflied flilets, the recipe is perfect if you use thin breasts. I also added just a pinch of cayenne pepper to spice it up. Adding this to the rotation! Easy, fast and yummy!
Thank you for the wonderful recipe. This was absolutely amazing, and I cannot wait to make it again!!! I’m going to make this dish the next time I have my friends over for dinner, and I’m going to call it “Million Dollar Bacon Chicken.” The recipe was followed exactly, although I did cut the bacon up instead and sprinkled over the top before adding the final coating of brown sugar. I also sprinkled some crushed red pepper over the top for some added spice.
DELICIOUS!!!!
I’m glad you loved it so much, Craig!
I cut up the chicken and bacon (next time I well cut the bacon smaller). Grandson (6)
didn’t like it. I’m thinking the garlic. served it over rice. I liked it very much.
Love, love, LOVE this dish! I cut my chicken breasts into smaller chunks since I was hoping it would cook faster (and have more bacon in eat bite, haha) that way, and it finished about 5 minutes faster and was delightfully bacon-y! I’ll definitely be making this again, and soon! I made twice as much as what we needed for dinner and I almost had to take a wooden spoon to some hands that tried to pick at the leftovers that are supposed to be dinner for tonight!! Many thanks for such a wonderful recipe!
I’m giving this 5 star rating even though I haven’t made it yet. I just wanted to ask for hints on doing this recipe in a crockpot with chicken thighs.
Here’s the recipe for the slow cooker version:
https://dev.dinnerthendessert.com/slow-cooker-bacon-brown-sugar-garlic-chicken/
How much brown sugar do you put in the mixture and how much do you put on top? It just says 2/3 cup packed.
All of the brown sugar gets mixed into step 1 and then in step 2, that same mixture is used to coat the chicken. Hope this clears things up. Enjoy!
Is it better to use a parchment paper in the baking tray or no? Also should I precook the bacon a little, since last time it was not cooked enough for my family?
I’ve never used parchment paper on the tray. You can place the chicken on a wire rack on top of a baking sheet to keep it out of the moisture and that would help make it crispier.
Tried this recipe tonight. The flavor was good but the bacon wasn’t crispy (definitely precook the bacon prior). Since the chicken cooked in the bacon fat, the bottom was soggy. I would recommend cooking the chicken on a rack in the oven. Also, it took around 45-50 minutes to cook which caused the chicken to overcook. If I took it out at 25 mins, the bacon would have practically been raw. May try this recipe again with some modifications.
This was not popular in my home. The bacon is almost uncooked. The combination of garlic and brown sugar just seems off in flavor. I would not recommend this recipe.
I did a couple things wrong. I used jarred minced garlic. Which made the sugar moist. Still went with it. But finding it’s taking more than 25 minutes to cook to 165 degrees. Not sure if it’s something I am doing or did. But can’t wait to try it. Lol
Made it,VERY DELICIOUS! Added liquid smoke (apple wood) and onion powder, baked at 350 and not 375 for 1 hour, checked at 50. I also added a bit of water to my pan because I was using Pyrex and I’m nervous it will break when the juices come out of the chicken if I don’t. This also allowed me to cook it longer without burning. I will make this again, it was a nice break from my usual Indian, Chinese, or Middle Eastern cuisine!
This was so easy and delicious!!!!!! If you don’t try this you’re seriously missing out!!!! This is now going to be a regular in our dinner rotations.
What flavour! It was very good and very easy to make. My only concern was that I thought the bacon would crisp up but it was just the sugar. The bacon remained soft. Next time I will rub the chicken with the brown sugar and wrap it in bacon but instead of putting the rest of the sugar mixture on the chicken, I will melt it in a separate pot and add it to the chicken when there is about 5 minutes left to cook. Just to give it time to caramelize a bit more then maybe both chicken and sugar will be crisp.
So glad you enjoyed it! You can always pop it under a broiler for a bit at the end to help crisp it up.
I’ve made this twice now, and my family loves it!
Yay!!
This was just perfect. The chicken was moist and this was certainly One chicken dish that stands out above the rest. This one chicken dish stands out above the rest Having chicken can be so boring. The sauce that was made with the bacon and brown sugar on rice was divine. I did put it close to the broiler for a few minutes to get the top bacon a little charred. Some people may not like seeing the bacon pink under the chicken. I had no problem with it. My wife loved it and she is usually ho I’m about everything.
Very tasty! Thought it was going to be too much garlic but it worked well. Added an extra 5mins under broiler to crisp up the bacon. Will definitely make again
So glad you enjoyed it!
3 TABLESPOONS of garlic? Did I read that right?
You can use less if you choose.
Absolutely delicious
tried this with bone in thighs. i had to leave in for about 40/45minutes. i also used a few of my own seasonings (onion powder, garlic salt, seasoned salt: just a pinch of everything). My family LOVED the chicken. Just the right amount of sweet &savory flavor. I loved how simple it was to cook.
The chicken sounds delicious. Did you half the ingredients for 3?’
Yes 🙂
I did this the first time but my chicken wasn’t fully cooked I think they were too fat I just did it right now for the second time w smaller breast but now my bacon isn’t done at least I think it is it looks raw from the side that covers the chicken is that how it’s supposed to look ?
You can always place it under the broiler to crisp up if it’s sitting in the fat. Enjoy!
Can I use the same cook time on only thighs, or is it slightly more because they’re not boneless? It’s about 9 pieces of thighs.
You might need 5-10 minutes more. Just make sure not to overcrowd your baking dish.
Could I cook these on the grill?
I’ve not tested it before but if you decide to try, I’d love to know how they turned out. Thanks!
I made this for dinner last night and it was absolutely delicious! My family loved it and we will add this tasty dish to our regular rotation for sure! Thank you for an awesome dish!
I made this tonight for dinner & it was amazing! I made all 6 in one pan. I did have to cook mine 45 min. I cooked them for the first 25 & they were not done. Not a big deal just had to stick them back in. Thanks for a delicious dinner my family loved! We had potato wedges & green beans with it.
I only have 3 breasts and drumsticks. Think it will work on them also?
I’d make sure to prop the drumsticks up along the sides and not set them flat. There’s just not enough meat on them and they might dry out. Good luck!
Question. I have made this twice according to recipe and love it. Done in a vita clay cooker and. ….yum. Can I layer another 5 chicken thighs?
I don’t recommend layering them because they aren’t able to crisp up.
My daughter in law cooked this recipe when I was visiting…simply delicious! It was so good, I asked her for the recipe. I’ll be making this up asap 🙂
How awesome!
Do you cover the pan with tin foil while cooking
No
I love the ease and deliciousness of this recipe
I love this recipe, can I substitute coconut sugar for brown sugar?
Yes 🙂
Question when placed in the oven did you cover the pan or not
No need to cover it in the oven.
Please, what happened to the bacon fat? Did you eat it all? Everything tastes better with bacon, that is very true, but even I have my limits on the consumption of actual bacon fat drippings. My point- shouldn’t the recipe suggest that the chicken be removed from all the bacon fat and allowed to drain of this fat, maybe on a wire mesh cooling rack of some kind? (Listen to me, suggesting a step that might actually be health conscious! LOL!) Thanks for listening!
Made with boneless skinless chicken thighs in a glass pan (in the oven) and it took 40 min (for anyone else looking to try). Delicious! A new favorite!
Thanks for coming back to let everyone know. I appreciate the 5 star rating.
Wonder how long it would take with bone-in, skin-on thighs. Making it that way tonight. I love thighs.
I made this for dinner tonight and we enjoyed eating it. Thank you for the recipe. I will make this again in the future.
First , I’m not a good cook, that said, second , what’s the trick to coating the chicken the brown sugar mixture just clumped like paste ? I rubbed it all over best I could but needed more as the recipe only coated 2 chicken breast. It’s in the oven as we speak wish me luck!
Making sure your chicken is completely patted down definitely helps. You don’t want any of the moisture of the chicken causing the coating to slide off. Good luck! Let me know how it turns out!
Not to seem negative, it tasted ok but.. The bacon, doesn’t brown.. raw bacon on chicken. Did you use a torch or photoshop?
Oh no! It sounds like there was too much liquid released so the bacon wasn’t able to brown. If you make it again, you can try cooking on a rack so it will crisp up all the way.
Will this work with chicken thighs ?
Certainly! And if you want to make it even easier, I actually created this exact recipe for thighs, made in the slow cooker:
https://dev.dinnerthendessert.com/slow-cooker-bacon-brown-sugar-garlic-chicken/
I can cook this in the slow cooker right? Not only in the oven?
Absolutely! You would want to follow the instructions for the Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken and add the bacon to the chicken breasts.
I’m made this a few weeks ago and it was a hit….I’m making pork tenderloin tonight and I am gonna use this recipe for the tenderloin….I can’t wait to taste it!!!
I was searching for just Chicken with Bacon – but with brown sugar? That caught my attention, so tried this!! Talk about YUMMY!!
Being an OAP living alone, i am allways looking for simple easy and tasty recipies. My freezer is so small, so have to down size most recipies.
But i love chicken, so threw away the ice cubes for the Gin instead!! LOL
Thank you!
So glad you enjoyed it and had leftovers to enjoy again and again! Since you said you usually downsize recipes, you can adjust the servings size in any of my recipes by hovering over the serving amount a slider will appear. Hope this helps and hope to hear if you try anymore recipes!
Is there a way to do this recipe with boneless skinless chicken thighs?
Certainly, you shouldn’t have to make any adjustments.
Took at least an hour for chicken to cook through. Bacon was slimy on the bottom and didn’t really crisp on top, even with being in the oven for an hour and putting it under the broiler for 5 minutes. Disgusting. Will not be making this again.
So sorry to hear that it didn’t turn out for you! It sounds like there may have been too much liquid that the chicken/bacon was sitting it. If you ever do decide to give it another try, I would suggest elevating it on a rack while baking. Thanks for the feedback.
these were excellent used dark brown sugar think it gave it more flavor put them on a rack they came out great
Quick question, Would adding paprika alter the flavor by much?
Hi Amanda,
It depends on how much paprika you wanted to add and what kind. A tsp or two of smoked paprika will add warmth and smokey flavor, while a traditional Hungarian or regular paprika will add some depth and additional sweetness. I say experiment away, either variety of paprika will enhance the other flavors when used with a moderate hand.
Let me know how it goes! 🙂
Excellent recipe and so easy! We loved it and I will definitely keep this recipe on hand.
Thanks for coming back to let me know Denise.
Can I used cooked bacon instead of raw?
I would not recommend as the bacon cooks with the chicken and it will overcook.
Sabrina just wanted to let you know how delicious your chicken, brown sugar and garlic was and sooo easy to fix..I absolutely loved it..you’re such a great cook..thanks for sharing..can hardly wait to see what’s next..have a blessed week!
Thanks so much Judith!
I COOKED THIS THE OTHER EVENING AND IT WAS FANTASTIC – MELT IN YOUR MOUTH !
I live in Arizona and it is really hot!! In summer I just about never use my oven. Do you think this could be made in a crock pot?
Yes!!
https://dev.dinnerthendessert.com/slow-cooker-bacon-brown-sugar-garlic-chicken/
So good! I used chicken tenderloin for the recipe and they came out so tender and juicy. My 5 year old said this is his new favorite meal!
I love it when the kids are won over! Thanks for the 5 stars.
LOVED this recipe, but I’m curious if there’s a magical tip to make the bacon not soggy on the bottom? Mine was at the point of not done at the bottom, while everything else was great. Maybe flip the chicken halfway through? I did have to cook it for much longer and if I could get it crunchy on the bottom, it would be PERFECT.
I’m so glad you loved it! Next time, try and elevate your chicken either on a cooking rack on top of a baking sheet or ball up some foil underneath. Sounds like your chicken is sitting in all the liquid and not really getting a chance to crisp up all around. Good luck!
Soo good! My husband said it was the best thing he’s ever eaten! Also if your chicken breast are on the bigger side I’d suggest slicing it like a butterfly and add some extra rub in the middle!
That’s a great suggestion. So glad you all loved it!
Cooking time is way off. Expect to cook for at least 50-60 min and I raised the heat to 390 degrees.
This is a delicious dish, but my cooking time was much longer than the stated 25-30 minutes – maybe because my bacon was thicker? Anyway, I needed to cook mine for at least 50 minutes to ensure the bacon and chicken were cooked through. It does produce a lot of grease so your dish needs to be deep.
Very easy to make and very flavorful. Thank you!
How did your sauce/liquid turn so red? Mine doesn’t look like that at all, but I didn’t use dark brown sugar…
Also, I needed an extra 15 minutes or so of cook time. It didn’t look done at all after 30 minutes, but then again, I’m not a great cook so maybe it was done and I didn’t know it!
Thanks for the slider tool it helped me so much thank you. Making this tomorrow night.
So glad to hear, Sharon.
I made this for my sweetie the other night and when he came here from work he nearly broke the door down! He said he could smell it from the street and it was wonderful. He absolutely loved it! I only made 3 breasts, they were large, and he gobbled one down in a flash. He took one of the others to work and when he warmed it up in the microwave, he had a lot of folks just walking through sniffing:) This is a keeper. The other chicken recipe I make for him that he loves has only 3 ingredients, and one of them is chicken:) I use 4 chicken breasts, 1 dry package of Hidden Valley Italian Dressing and 1/2 cup of brown sugar. Mix the dressing and sugar in a large plastic bag, shake the chicken in it to cover and let sit in the fridge for at least 2 hours. Then, in a foil lined pan, put in the chicken and all of the juices and cook uncovered for about 35 minutes. So good. He licks the plate:) He did this time, too. Thanks – great recipe! 5 plus stars!
Thanks for dropping by to let me know! I’m so glad you guys enjoyed it!
Do you uSe skinless chicken ?Carol
Used only 3thighs and it wasnt enough to coat the chicken hope it cones out good
Hello do you have to use bacon
If you don’t want to use bacon, I would suggest this recipe:
https://dev.dinnerthendessert.com/slow-cooker-brown-sugar-garlic-chicken/
Enjoy!
Cooking it now… smells amazing. You might put the bit about putting it on a wrack actually in the recipe. Wasn’t until it wasn’t cooking in the stated time that I looked at the comments. Might save you some negative feedback.
I made this last week and it was awesome!!! I added some things to make it chicken cordon bleu with mozzarella cheese instead of swiss. I am trying to post a picture but can not for some reason. But it looked as good as it tasted. I am msking it again tonight
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! I’d love to see a photo. The easiest way is to follow me on Instagram and use the hashtag #dinnerthendessert when posting. I look forward to seeing it.
I am getting ready to try this recipe tonight. I didn’t think this recipe could sound better until reading your comment. Can you please send me the instructions for your recipe please!!! I really want to try this tonight. Looking forward to hearing from you!!!!
Would all the other ingredient measurements stay the same when only making 3 chicken breasts?
You can use the slider tool (hover over the servings) to adjust the recipe card to show 3 breasts and follow the adjusted amounts for the other ingredients. Hope this helps!
What would go good with it any ideas
You could serve it with mashed potatoes or any type of vegetable. Enjoy!
This recipe is amazing! I used maple smoked bacon and the whole house smells incredible.
Definitely a keeper. Thanks for sharing.
Hi, this looked so good in theory. But we tried it tonight and it was waaaaaaay too garlicky. Almost inedible. And I only used two tablespoons instead of three. Could 3T be a typo, or are there just a lot of people out there who just love garlic? I even watched your video of how to make this recipe, and it looks like you add a lot less garlic than the recipe calls for. I’m going to try it again and add maybe 1/2 TEAspoon instead of 3 TABLEspoons to see if we like it better. Thanks in advance for any advice you may give!
I’m sorry it was too garlicky for you but feel free to adjust to match to more of your liking.
Looks good.
I was searching for a recipe to make for dinner tomorrow and this looks amazing! After reading all of the awesome reviews, I cannot wait to make this for my family ?
Can’t go wrong with this!! My boyfriend absolutely loved it. Mine took a little longer (maybe my chicken breasts were larger) to bake. I ended up putting foil over the top halfway through to make sure the chicken didn’t dry out. It was so juicy and perfect! Delicious!!! Also very easy with minimal cleanup. Will definitely be making this again.
I really want to make this! Looks so good and easy. I have a question regarding some folks’ comments about the bacon not being crispy on the bottom. Do you think it would work to brown the bottom quickly in a cast iron skillet and then put in the oven and bake in the cast iron skillet?
I recommend baking on a rack or placing some foil underneath the chicken. Both ideas will help it from sitting in the juices that come from the chicken during the cooking process. Good luck!
Can I use thighs instead of breast or will it make it too juicy and make my bacon soggy?
You should still be ok with thighs. Enjoy!
Nervous about the bacon being soggy.How can I help keep it crispy?
You can put it on a metal cooking rack or ball up a bit of foil for underneath so the chicken sits up higher to keep it from getting too soggy. Enjoy!
I tried this and it tasted good… but the brown sugar mixture just fell off the chicken and the breasts ended up cooking in a soup of chicken water and sugar. the insides of the breasts were very dry. The bacon was delicious … but… how do you make it form like a crust??
Try and pat down the chicken before putting together. That will help get rid of as much liquid as possible to hopefully avoid that happening again. Hope this helps!
would this work with turkey bacon for a healthier alternative?
No, I’m sorry but it won’t.
I don’t eat pork so I tried this with dark meat turkey bacon and it worked just fine. Obviously I’m not sure exactly how it would have tasted with regular bacon or how this compared, but it was certainly a tasty meal and we are going to be making it again.
When I made this recipe, the bacon was cooked thoroughly but it did not get crispy. Is there advice you have for getting crispy bacon when wrapped?
You can try and cook it on an elevated rack so it’s not sitting directly on the bottom of the pan. Also, try placing it under the broiler for just a bit at the end. Both options should help. Enjoy!
I’m cooking it right now!! I use thick bacon so I baked the bacon for about 17-20 minutes 1st… still floppy. Tore the bacon to fit the large breasts I used to cover the top of the breasts so hopefully all the bacon will be cooked and I hope a bit crispy!!
Your cook time is a little vague. I don’t see a cooking temperature so 25 minutes doesn’t mean anything.
Step 6 states to cook at 375 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through and browned. Hope this helps!
Do you think this will work with skinless chicken tenders?
If you want to use tenders, I would suggest this recipe:
https://dev.dinnerthendessert.com/bacon-brown-sugar-chicken-tenders/
Can you use white sugar than brown?
The brown adds needed moisture and clinginess and helps with caramelization. I’d really have to test before giving an okay on regular sugar, but my gut would say no.
If you happen to have molasses on hand, you could make brown sugar by adding 1 tablespoon molasses to 1 cup white sugar and pulsing in a blender/food processor 🙂
This was OK but the bacon was extremely soggy on the bottom and the chicken was very greasy. It should be cooked on a rack for sure. I think it’s a good base receipe but lacking something.
5/5 Oh my gosh my family loved this recipe! I crisped the bacon even more by putting the pan of deliciousness under the broiler for 5-7 minutes. If you love bacon this recipe is for you. Needless to say there was sadly no leftovers. Awesome recipe and I never write reviews but had to for this one
Yay! I’m so glad you loved it so much to leave a review. Thanks for taking the time, Karen.
I made this recipe a while ago and my family went crazy for it. My husband begs for me to make it again, so tonight it is! I’m not a pro chef, just a regular mom and wife, and this recipe came out perfect!
You literally just made my evening! How awesome is that! Thank you so much for coming back and letting me know how it turned out!
Chicken and bacon takes longer to cook then the time provided chicken generally takes a hour and 20mins and bacon takes 35 to 40mins I put my chicken on baking pan with a cooling rack cooked the chicken a little bit with no seasoning and the brought the chicken out drained the juices from the pan added the seasoning and wrapped 3 pieces of bacon around and I used tooth picks to help hold the bacon together and put extra brown sugar on the bacon to help seal to the chicken and I served it with brown sugar red potatoes with butter and garlic and it turned out amazing.
Looks so yummy. Will give it a try.
This chicken has a good flavor, but the bacon was soggy and I had to cook the chicken much longer than the recipe called for. I ended up putting it under the broiler for a few minutes to get it to brown a bit. But the bacon never got crispy, and the bacon underneath the chicken (wrapped under) was particularly soggy.
Great very easy thanks
Just made this and its not only beautiful, but delicious. Wish I could send a pic. Looks just as good as yours!!
Trying this tonight for dinner super excited.
Tried a bit different take on this. Cut chicken thighs into 2 inch pieces and used a wok for cooking all ingredients. Used turkey bacon for lower fat but still used brown sugar. Threw in some flakes of red pepper, and people (myself included) added sriracha sauce, to taste. Total hit.
Thanks for the suggestions! Sounds amazing!
Making it it now fingers crossed ?
Everyone loved this. Easy to make. Sorry I don’t have a pic but its all gone. I was told I have to make this again and I will. Thanks for the recipe!
Very good recipe. I used 4 much larger chick breasts (1 pound each). Increased the cook time to 50 mins. Touch of broiler to finish color. Plenty of liquid in the pan kept the chicken super moist AND flavorful. Served with rice and green beans in butter/vinaigrette. Cheers
I used this recipe on 20 wings (flats & drums) with just half a pcs of bacon per wing. Amazing. the flavors work great on the wing. Just had to change up the cooking time a Little. Great recipe we will be making this again.
Made this last night and thr family love it was delicious
Delicious! I couldn’t get the bacon to crisp though? Had it on a rack, up’d the temp to 400, and kept it in almost 15 min longer… should I try to cook it in the pan first next time?
Made this before Christmas – I loved it the taste was great and the chicken was not dry like others recipes. I did spice it up and it was great. Making this tonight for the second time.
Just made this for dinner and it was a huge hit. Flavor was really good. Bacon never got done but next time will follow suggestions in comments and broil to crisp bacon. Definitely a keeper.
Not sure where I webt wrong but the bacon did not cook all the way at 375 for 35 minutes. Chicken is fine but bacon did not cook. Probably better to brown bacon wrapped chicken in skillet for 2 min on medium high on each side before putting in oven. I’ve made many recipes this way and it works better for the bacon
Great flavors! Used slightly larger breasts and bumped it up to 400 and 45 minutes. Worked out great too!! Thank you!!
So made this for dinner 2 yr old loved it 7 yr old loved it and my hubby who rarely goes back for seconds went back for seconds I was shocked.
I’d call that a winner!! Thanks for taking the time to come back and let me know, Alexis!
I was looking for new ways to dress up chicken and I found this. Instant hit with my family and kids! Also made the house smell delicious ?
What kind of sides would go with this
You can add any vegetable or even mashed potatoes as a side. If you click on the “recipes by category” link at the top left of the site, you’ll find a sides option and there are so many to choose from. This is such a versatile dish that almost any one of them would be a fantastic option. Enjoy!
I marinade in Worcester and garlic powder and onion powder over night and then made it the next night awesome!
Made this recipe for dinner last night. Substituted chickens wings for chicken breasts. Cooking time was longer because of the bones, but the dish was a success. My husband stated not to serve him any chicken that was not seasoned with the brown sugar coating and wrapped in bacon. That is a high complement from him, because he does not like meats that taste sweet. The meat was tender and juicy. I did add a 1/2 teaspoon of Mrs. Dash Southwestern Seasoning for a little heat. Think next time, will use 1/4 teaspoon of the crushed red pepper flakes. Thank you for this awesome recipe.
I’m so glad you both enjoyed it! You’re husband sounds like a smart man and I love his request!
IF i dont have kosher salt will that play a difference ???
You can use table salt if that’s what you have on hand. 🙂
Tasty but the chicken was dry dry.Might have cooked it too long…they were big pieces of chicken.
I tried this. Modified it a bit. We like our food a bit spicy and it became an instant family favorite
This is my families new favorite dish. This is super easy and DELICIOUS!! Thnak you for the recipe!!
I made this last night and it was a huge hit!!! Thanks for this simple and delicious recipe!
All I can say is…WOW! My family is in a place where I need to do more cooking… and my wife has been the one that “has the gift”.
BUT! When I made this recipe, I basically got a “standing O”! It is incredible!!!
Love it!! Thanks for taking the time to come back and let me know, Paul!
Can’t wait to make it
This chicken was delicious. Not too sweet, moist, great taste. My whole family loved it. This will become a regular for us.
Looks so good!!! Is it possible to use turkey bacon?
Unfortunately it won’t work. You really need the fat content of real bacon for this recipe to work.
It tasted really good I just wish the bacon could’ve been crisper. I guess I would have to cook it a little bit before wrapping it around the chicken. But it was still super good!
Did you use fresh garlic and mince it? Seems like the wet garlic will make the brown sugar wet and unable to stick to the chicken. Should I use fresh or garlic powder? Looks so amazing. I want to get it right
I used fresh garlic for this recipe. Make sure to pat down your chicken before putting anything on it to ensure there’s no extra liquid and you’ll be fine with it sticking. Plus, you’re wrapping the bacon around it after so it helps to keep it all on. I hope you enjoy it!
Making this tonight for dinner! Any recommendations for reheating?
Reheat leftovers in the oven at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes.
I used bacon already cooked! It goes fast and tastes great. I put my chicken into egg mixture! Great recipe. Thank you!
I made this receipt last night for the 1st time and it is FABULOUS!!!!! Love the sweet tangy taste and of course, what’s not to love about Bacon!!!! Thank you for sharing with us 🙂
It is so simple and so juicy . . I used large thighs with skin/bone and cooked for one hour.
Bacon just makes everything better!!
I was a little disappointed that the sugar mixture didn’t adhere to the breasts that well. It was more garlicky than I like.
This was amazing. Both my husband and I loved it. I only made half the recipe since it is just the two of us. I wish I had made the whole recipe. The flavor was fantastic, not too garlicky, not too sweet. My husband told me this recipe is a definate keeper!
Thanks for the 5 stars Kathleen!
My Husband and Daughter are soooooo happy with your presence in my life!!!! I have made SEVERAL of these recipes on Dinner then Dessert. From the corn casserole to this chicken recipe!! Everything so far has been phenomenal!!! Thank you sooooo much
How awesome! Thanks for coming back to let me know!
I made it for dinner tonight. First, it took an hour to cook. When I checked after 30 minutes, the bacon was not cooked. I don’t understand the directions requiring a pan with one inch sides. There isn’t any sauce. The flavors of the garlic and bacon are good, but nothing spectacular. If I made it again, I would add white wine and some fresh herbs. It needs more flavor.
I made this tonight because I wanted to try something different. My son said “Mom! This chicken is on fire! I mean, it’s on point!” It was a little too sweet for me, but I know next time to cut the sugar a little bit and add a little more sea salt. The chicken was tender and it was a beautiful presentation. Thank you for your recipe!
I made this once as a test daub and the very next day my husband and mother-in-law were begging me to make it again.
I’d call that a success!! So glad everyone enjoyed it!
Loved it. Easy to make and tastes great. Always looking for a different way to cook chicken. Next time I will try it with maple bacon.
The best chicken ever!! I add chill I powder with the dry ingredients placed in a Ziploc bag… I also used boneless, skinless chicken thighs … Yummy!!
This chicken is magical, everyone just loved it. The recipe was super easy to make and took very little time prepping and preparing. I will be keeping this recipe in my meal rotation from now on. Thank you, Sabrina!
This was good! I used chicken thighs and broiled the chicken for 1 minute to crisp up the bottom bacon. I definitely added ground red pepper to add some heat. The contrast was delicious, not to sweet.
So easy to make and absolutely delicious!! This recipe is a keeper!!
We loved this dish and had leftovers. The next night we reheated the leftovers and they were even better.
Seriously the best chicken I’ve had. It reheats well, too!
Hi Sabrina!
I just made this for dinner tonight for my husband and I and I have to say, this was absolutely one of the best chicken recipes EVER! I wanted to make it before making it again for guests in a couple of weeks. I adjusted the ingredients for 2 pieces of chicken.
I have a question for you about the note at the end of the recipe. You only made 3 but recipe is for 6. Would you then double the ingredients for 6?
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I’m so glad you guys loved it!! If you want this for 6, just follow the recipe as it’s written. I just wanted to explain why my pan only had 3 in it. Sorry for the confusion!
Omg i made this and YUMMMM! Seeing my boneless chicken was quite thick I baked two breasts for about an hour and a half on 375° I put slits into my chicken so the juices circulate and the flavoring seeps into the chicken. Just like everyone else the top of the bacon was crisp as the bottom was soggy but no biggy. I also made one breast with Turkey bacon and my fiance fell in love. It was a hit. Thank you!
One of our new favorite chicken dishes.
Best chicken I’ve had in a while! I had to use a few substitutions but it was still amazing!
So glad you loved it, Margaret!
I want to make this now, and unable to leave the house. I have everything but minced garlic?? Any suggestions
In a pinch, you could always sprinkle in a bit of garlic powder or just leave it out completely knowing that it’ll change the flavor.
1st Day Back To School, and I want to try something new for dinner.. Looks amazing.. Can’t wait for dinner!!
Super easy and delicious!
We loved it. I added a little cayenne pepper for heat and about 1T bourbon for flavor. Served with steamed carrots and roasted potatos. Delicious!
Thanks for the 5 star rating Carly! Glad you all loved it!
O.k., made this last night for my sweetie. He was going to be an hour and 1/2 late for dinner so I let it marinade. I put it in a pan with 2″ edges and lined with foil. It was so easy to clean up! I put way more garlic than called for, used the roasted garlic from a jar. Bottom line? He loved it! Definitely going to do this again. Thanks for the recipe!
O.k., this just looked too good! I went to the store, got the ingredients and am making this tonight for my sweetie. I’m vegetarian, so I won’t get to taste it, but he will let me know if he likes it. It has his favourite things, chicken, garlic, bacon and brown sugar. I’ll let you know how it goes! 🙂 Thanks for the recipe.
I’m cooking it now and I add smoked paprika to the mix. It smell so good can’t wait to eat it
Do you think it would be okay to use the precooked bacon that you generally microwave or would that burn easily since it’s so thin?
I haven’t tested it but my gut is telling me that it wouldn’t work. Sorry
Can I just say that this recipe is something that could be a fusion between dinner and dessert, Sabrina? It is magical, really! The younguns and the elderlies love it when we made it this weekend for a family gathering. It is just the right amount of sweetness; and the chicken and bacon combo is amazing! Kudos!
Thanks Elizabeth!
Making this brown sugar garlic bacon wrapped chicken tonight for my wife
I hope you guys enjoy it!
Thank you! My family has 21 food allergies and I have struggled to make a meal everyone can enjoy , that is both flavorful, appealing and different than our staple meals. This was easy, quick and I was able to use our applegate turkey bacon, our safe Brown sugar and other ingredients… it was a FANTASTIC HIT the whole family enjoyed!!!!! Served with steamed rice, waterchestnut and pea pods, that I then sauteed in some of the juice, like a stir fry kind of, as a side, was awesome! Thank you again!
So happy to have been a help!
Can make this with bone in chicken? Thanks!
Yes 🙂
This is so good, and was so easy to make! I’m a busy mom of three under four… this is going on my weeknight dinners rotation!!! Thank you!!
Yay!! So glad you all loved it!
Way under cooked. Had to cook it for another 30 min just to make sure it was,cooked,all,the way thru. Other than doubling the cook time, it tasted great!
So I was looking in my freezer what to make for dinner and I had 3 chicken breasts just sitting in my freezer so I went on Google and searched for chicken recipes and I clicked on this recipe bacon brown sugar garlic chicken and it looked and sounded delicious and I did exactly what the directions said to do and I added 5 more minutes because the bacon was a little bit pink and when it was done, omg it was the best dinner I have ever made! I will definitely be making this more often and my fiancé said it was the best dinner I made.
Glad to help you with the “what’s for dinner” question! So happy you all enjoyed it!
Hi this dish looks delicious!!!
Im trying it out right now. Not sure if you’ll be available and see my comment but I’m having a little trouble, I’ve had the chicken and all in the oven at 375 for a little over 30 min and it’s not cooked yet. It’s hot in the oven but it looks like it might take an hour or a little longer. Not sure why
Did I miss something?
I’m not sure why it would’ve taken so long. The only things that could’ve caused it would be if the chicken wasnt completely thawed or maybe your oven doesn’t run as hot as mine. I hope it turned out ok.
I made this…and it’s quite tasty! The brown sugar crisps nicely on the bacon for a sweet edge to the contrasting salty bacon. All this keeps the chicken super tender on the inside, and the savory flavors shine through in the chicken. I would make it again, but I’d use thinner cut bacon. The thick slices didn’t cook at quite the same rate as the chicken. Thinner would be perfect.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for coming back to let me know!
I have now made this for these second time and the first time I tried it it turned out amazingly but it didn’t have enough flavor there for me so I’m trying it with some Cayenne pepper to adda little kick to it hope it’s good again!
You can definitely customize this to your liking. So glad you enjoy it!
how long would you recommend cooking this for if you’re making one chicken breast?
For just one chicken breast you’ll want to reduce the cook time in half. I would also recommend making it in a smaller dish, like a loaf pan, so the liquid stay around the breast and keeps it moist while cooking. Enjoy!
About to make this and im super excited. But how do i keep the brown sugar from burning and blacking?
Make sure to check it around the 20-25 minute marker and you should catch it at the right time as to not blacken. 🙂
Absolutely amazing!!! I used three chicken breasts cut in half – for me, this yielded 6 breasts that are around 4-5 oz, which is what the recipe states. I never use anything other than garlic powder because I’m lazy and it’s always on hand (I apologize to all the real chefs using fresh garlic. I truly admire your work ethic. (Not joking, you’re the real MVP’s)). So, I used 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, & 1 tsp red pepper flakes (I love spicy food, however, even my additions weren’t spicy, so even if you kinda like spicy food, you will be fine). The chicken was done at around 25 mins. I did broil the chicken about 2 mins on each side to crisp the bacon, so it’s still done in about 30 mins. SOOOOOOOO FREAKING GOOD!!!! I’ve made it twice now and I’m excited to make it again!!! Thank you for the recipe!!!
Awesome!! I’m so glad you loved it! Thanks for thhe 5 stars!
The best meal I’ve made in a long time. In a separate pot I made a brown sugar butter glaze anf used as a dipping sauce which really completed it.
That does sounds amazing!
What if you don’t have brown sugar and you use white sugar
I would add some molasses to the sugar if you have it too.
Um, I can’t see anywhere on this recipe. Do you cook the bacon first? I can’t find that anywhere in the comments or in the recipe.
No the bacon is added to the chicken raw. Hope you enjoy it!
What type of pan would you suggest to bake in? A metal one or glass? Thank you!
I use metal, but either should work well. Some people have said adding a metal rack under the chicken helps too, so if you have a pan that will fit a small metal rack that may be the best option.
Are you kidding me! This is the yummiest recipe. My family just went nuts over it. No left overs and everyone wanted more. Thank you for sharing!
So glad your family enjoyed it!
My bacon didn’t turn out crispy like the photo, what could I do to make it more crispy in the future?
My bacon didn’t turn out crispy like the photo, what could I do to make it more crispy in the future?
You can always pop it under the broiler for a few seconds but make sure to watch it, you don’t want it to burn. Hope this helps!
OMGEEEEEEE it’s so easy to prep and it smells amazing and tastes wonderful!!! So glad I came across your recipe!! Thank you so much for sharing!!
Yay!! You’re welcome!
I made this recipe tonight and the flavors were delicious! This is a keeper. I doubled the recipe and did not have enough cloves. I used 3 garlic cloves and 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder and it worked out great!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the 5 star rating!!
Was very tasty, I added a siracha brown sugar glaze on it just to give it a kick. And had to cook it longer to make sure bacon and chicken were both fine.
I made this today. Used two large boneless skinless breasts with fresh garlic. I mixed 1/2 the garlic with the sugar and spooned then patted it onto my paper towel dried chicken breasts, I laid cut bacon strips across the top and sprinkle the remaining minced garlic on top. Waiting for end results!
It was delicious! I fed 4 picky eaters who loved it too! I didn’t wrap the bacon around the breast. I sliced the bacon in half and laid two pieces on the breast then covered it with leftover sugar. I also broiled it for about 3 minutes at the end t crisp it up. Yummmm
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OMG this was amazing! My bacon was a little limp, but next time i think i’ll try putting it under the broiler for a few minutes to crisp it up. Thanks for the recipe!
Yes, that would definitely help for next time. So glad you enjoyed it!
This looks amazing! Has anyone used turkey bacon in place of pork bacon? Or made it without the bacon all together?
I have a slow cooker recipe without using bacon. Here’s the link. https://dev.dinnerthendessert.com/slow-cooker-brown-sugar-garlic-chicken/
Super good! Huge hit!
*fix for the bacon being soggy on the bottom – cook it in a pan for a few minutes after it’s done in the oven
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This recipe was very simple, very easy to prepare and tasted wonderful. Whole family enjoyed it.
This recipe is awesome! We browned the chicken (w/ the bacon) first in a cast iron skillet to crisp up the bacon, then sprinkled the remaining sugar mixture on top, then put it in the oven for 20min. Will definitely make again!
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This was a big hit with my family tonight. It was quick to prep and went together well with some spinach I picked up from the farmer’s market.
I think we will be having this again soon!
So glad you all enjoyed it! It really is such an easy recipe without losing any of the amazing flavor!
OMG! This is so good I highly recommend this recipe it’s so simple but still delicious!
Thank you so much Annika!
I was wondering if I could use boneless skinless chicken thighs?
You might still want to wrap it in bacon since it’s skinless. Thigh meat does have a higher fat content so you should be good without it but not sure if you want to chance it.
I’m trying this tonight!! Looks amazing!
OMGosh!! Dee-lish! A new favorite. Finger licking good. I am not a dark meat fan so i used wings and breast. Simple and yet oh so good. Thanks, I’ll be back for more great recipes!
Yay! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
OMG!!! My family (Hubby, myself, son and his g/f) went nuts about this recipe. My son said the sauce was like “crack”. Let me point out that my son is drug free, alcohol free and smoke free. He loves to joke big time….LOL. SO this recipe is a keeper. And I will be subscribing!!!!
Hahaha, I love it!! Thank you so much for coming back to let me know how much you all loved it (especially your son) and making my day 🙂
Just made this. To crisp the bacon, I used skewers to hold the chicken up after it cooked for a bit. I made lemon glazed carrots and garlic n sour cream mashed potatoes.
That’s a great idea! Thanks for the tip!
oh yeahhh!! perfectly browned and not much beats chicken and bacon together,thank you for the idea with chicken. it’s awesome
Haha, totally agree! So glad you enjoyed it!
I made this and it was tasty, but I think a lot of the instructions were way off. At least for me they were. The brown sugar mixture as listed in the recipe did not make nearly enough to cover the four chicken breasts that I used. The fourth breast didn’t get much of the brown sugar coating at all. The bacon never did cook thoroughly at the temperature and length of time recommended in the recipe. I think 375 wasn’t hot enough and 25 to 30 minutes definitely wasn’t long enough. I ended up baking the bacon-wrapped breasts for 55 minutes and my family told me they still felt the bacon was undercooked. The chicken, however, was juicy and delicious & cooked completely. My recipe didn’t come out beautiful like the picture LOL. I will definitely have to tweak this recipe next time.
i am making this today. are the chicken breasts you used sliced in half for thinner ones or just tenderized after cleaning them out of the package?
No need to slice them in halve, as long as they’re not too big. Mine were about 4-5 oz each.
Im going to attempt to make this for dinner for my family. And was wondering did you plate this with any sides?
You can serve with rice or potato wedges and roasted vegetables (both recipes can be found by using the search bar).
This was delicious!!! The flavor was amazing and definitely not like ordinary chicken!
What if you have 9 oz chicken breast
I would recommend cutting them in half to make them smaller. 🙂 I wouldn’t want them to dry out while cooking.
I made this tonight and let me tell y’all, it’s Amazing! I could have eaten the entire dish by myself, I think. I threw in some chopped carrots and sweet potatoes and green onions, right in the same pan. The veggies were perfect choices for the brown sugar and bacon. I’ll be making this often! Thank you for the recipe!
Fantastic! So glad you enjoyed it!
Great taste, easy to make. Will make again and again. Thanks!
Can’t wait to make this tomorrow ?
Absolutely delicious for Valentine’s evening dinner!
Made this tonight for dinner and my husband and I absolutely loved it! Made it almost exactly according to recipe (I substituted fresh garlic with garlic powder, and put it under the broiler for a minute or so after it was cooked to temp. just to crisp bacon a little bit more). It was super easy and delish! As others have said already, this is definitely going in my rotation.
Thanks so much for sharing!
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I made this with boneless chicken thighs. And as it was about 160 degrees, I turned the broiler on to crisp up the bacon and turned them over and did the same o that side.
I also prepared them the night before.. They was really good, everyone at church loved them.Thanks for the recipe ?
Thanks for coming back to let me know!
This recipe looks amazing, you suggest potato wedges and roasted veggies but all 3 recipescall for different cooking temperatures. How do I effectively make all 3 at the same time?
When recipes are sharing an oven, you’ll need to add 5-10 minutes more of cook time. Also, it’s best to let meat rest about 5-10 minutes after taking it out of the oven before serving so just use those additional times to figure out if you’ll need to place the sides in the oven prior to the meat or while it’s cooking or even wait to make it while it’s resting. Loads of different options. Hope this helps.
Delicious. Will definitely make again. It took longer in oven than recipe said but worth the wait.
I had the same issue as another reader, the bacon not cooking. For the 6 breasts it def took about 60 minutes to cook, but it’s almost done now and about to come out of the oven. Smells amazing in my house right now….
How do I make it in an air fryer?
I’ve never tried it so I’m not able to give a recommendation, sorry.
Happy new year From Barbados i really want to try this recipe tonight was wondering do i have to cover pan while baking? looking forward to response asap. thanks
No need to cover this while cooking. Enjoy!!
I made this, this evening. It was soooo good!! I will be making it again soon.
Fantastic Nicky! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
I made this tonight for the first time. I’m actually still eating it as I write this. It’s so good, I had to comment! My husband and kids loved it too! I’ll definitely be sharing this with friends & family.
I read all the other reviews & was worried about the bacon being soggy on the bottom so I cut it into strips and laid it out on top of the chicken instead of wrapping it around. It was perfect!
Thanks for taking the time, even between bites, to come back and let me know how much you all enjoyed it!
I just made this and I only did three breasts and didn’t half the recipe…do you think it will come out okay?
How did it turn out Stephanie?
This chicken was very good Thankyou,
I just needed to make more of the brownsugar mixture it wasnt sticky and coated enough for me.
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Turned out great. Super simple and will be added to the regular rotation. Thank you!
Thanks for the 5 star rating Joshua!
I was skeptical about this, but it had all the right ingredients to please my adorably, annoyingly picky eater of a husband. He looked kind of worried as I was assembling everything (but grinned like a madman when he saw the bacon appear.)
It didn’t brown/crisp up as much as I would have liked, but a quick zap under the broiler at the end fixed that.
It. Was. Amazing. I made three pieces. We ate three pieces. We were sad there were no more pieces. This is a seriously awesome recipe!
I love how seeing the bacon made him smile!! So glad you all enjoyed it.
You should say what size chicken breast you used. I buy bulk chicken not the organic stuff, it takes at least 1 hour to cook. I was sad at the timeing but it was super good loved it
Thanks for the suggestion. I just updated the post to show that the chicken should be about 4-5 oz.
Thank you! I I did enjoy it and i will definiitely make it again. Thanks for the tips!
I am a pathetic cook. that’s just a fact. I made this the other night but I am wondering if anyone can tell me how I can get to the brown sugar mix to stick better to the chicken breast? it was good but I know it would have been better if I could have gotten that brown sugar mix to stick better. And I know it’s not the recipe, it’s me!
If you are having trouble getting it to stay on the chicken it could be a film on the chicken not removed by the butcher. If you cut large x’s into the top of the chicken breast and rub in the brown sugar before wrapping with bacon you will have much more of the brown sugar flavor. But also, just spooning that liquid over the chicken after cooking is also going to add more flavor. Glad you enjoyed the recipe though!
Made exactly as directed and it was delicious! Chicken was so juicy. The kids loved it too!
So happy everyone enjoyed it, Tricia!
Should you spray your baking pan with non stick cooking spray?
I didn’t and it came right off the pan, it is going to release some liquids anyway so it shouldn’t stick.
I just tried cooking this and I don’t know what I did wrong. 🙁 the chicken took 45 minutes to cook and dried out and I don’t know why the brown sugar didn’t look like it does in your picture, not that I expected it to be identical, but it also didn’t taste like anything. I’m so confused. Any ideas on what I did wrong? Help me cook your delicious food!
Oh no! I’m thinking that your chicken was too big. I just updated the recipe to show that the chicken should be about 4-5 oz each. If they’re too big, they’ll dry out. I’m so sorry. Hopefully this helps for next time!
I did learn over my years to make small slits in the chicken. Not only does it keep the flavor flowing while in the oven but the juices run through also. Once o started doing that I cant say my chicken was ever dry. I’m making my serving of this recipe as I write this. Im excited.
This lookIs delicious. I want to try it tonight’s but realized. Only have boneless, skinless chicken tenderloins. Will the recipe still work? Any modifications you would suggest? Thank you
I would suggest making my Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken Bites.
This is so delish and juicy! I served on top of white rice and the family devoured it!
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I made this using 3 chicken breasts, so halved the rest of the recipe, and ended up with sad, soggy bacon on the bottom and nothing even close to crispy, sticky goodness on the top. It took about 35 minutes to get the breasts to 160 degrees, so I didn’t want to go any longer, and the bacon on top was still limp with no evidence of carmelization of the sugar. The only thing I can think of is I used a baking dish that the three breasts just fit in, so the juices came about halfway up the sides of the meat when done. Do I need to put them on a baking sheet instead?
Yes, unfortunately the baking dish did this recipe in because the chicken was just sitting in liquid and not able to crisp up 🙁 Also, make sure that your chicken is fully thawed before cooking and I even suggest patting it down with a paper towel to ensure that all excess liquid is gone. Hope this helps for the next go around.
Can I make it ahead and heat it up later? If yes what temp would you reheat at and for how long?
So sorry, your question was in my spam folder 🙁 If you want to prep it ahead of time and place it in the refrigerator, just add maybe 5-10 minutes on to the bake time. Just watch it though because you don’t want the sugar to burn.
This looks so delicious! I want to make this in the crockpot for dinner tomorrow night but only have boneless skinless chicken breasts…is that going to work? If so, how long do I put them in there for and on which temp? Do I need to change anything or will it be o.k.? Thanks I can’t wait to make this for my family we LOVE chicken, bacon and garlic so this should be great!
I prefer chicken thighs because they have a higher fat content to keep the chicken moist. Breasts may dry out a little bit but being wrapped in bacon will keep it moist as well. I say go for it and enjoy!
In the picture it looks like you added green onion (or something else little and green lol), but nothing like this is listed in the ingredients. What did you use?
I just garnished with parsley for the photos. It’s not necessary to complete the dish.
What kind of side dish do you recommend for this bunch of deliciousness
You could make just about anything as a side to go along with the dish. I recommend my rainbow roasted vegetable or even my ultimate slow cooker mashed potatoes. Either would be a fantastic pairing. Enjoy!
Broccoli and baked potato
We loved it minus a couple things. We needed to double the recipe, I recommend not doubling the garlic and our bacon didn’t crisp. So for next time we will just use the same garlic amount and maybe broil for a minute or two to make the bacon crisper? What would you suggest? Otherwise our family loves this and we will definitely be adding this into our meal rotation. Thanks so much for sharing
So glad you all enjoyed it! If you are looking for more of a crisp, you can place it under the broiler right before serving.
Perfect cure for my dinnertime sweet tooth! Everything’s better with bacon and this chicken is no exception. All I had was thick-sliced bacon so it needed a few minutes in the broiler to finish cooking.
We eat a lot of chicken, so I’m always looking for new ways to cook it. I will definitely make this one again.
I’m so glad you guys enjoyed it! Thanks for coming back to let me know!
Oh My Word! This IS the best chicken I’ve ever made or tasted! Thank you for sharing such a delicious yet simple to make dish! This is my new favorite. I look forward to making more of your recipes.
You’re welcome! You totally made my day! I’m so glad you made it and then came back to tell me about it. I look forward to seeing you around the site!
Currently making this! Smells so good but the bottom part of the bacon that is in the juice isn’t cooking much as the top part. It’s been in the oven for quite some time. Any suggestions?
It can’t crisp up because it is sitting in the liquid, but if you wanted to cook it on a metal rack in the pan the whole piece would get a more overall browning. But mine that is pictured was cooked in a calibrated oven for the time listed and the sides were cooked through well. Hopefully it turned out for you!
made it. even had the kids help was really good and also a hit with kids
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I have this ready for the oven after ballet class hope its as good as it looks…
I hope you enjoyed it, Tabitha!
When you only made three for your family, did you halve the other ingredients or keep it the same?
Thanks.
Yes, I halved everything to just make the three. Sorry if that was confusing. Enjoy!!
Can I use garlic salt in place of minced and just skip out on the actual salt? Lol
If you’re in a pinch, go for it. I would just cut the amount in half and taste from there. I wouldn’t want it to be too salty. Good luck!
Was the chicken raw? Or boiled before you baked it????
You start the recipe off with raw chicken.
Ive cooked the chicken for about an hour and im kind of new at this but thw inside is done but right beneath the bacon is still pink, doesnt seem like thats right
After cooking an hour the chicken was still pink? Was it defrosted when you started cooking it? Would be happy to troubleshoot if you want to email me contact @ dev.dinnerthendessert.com
After cooking an hour the chicken was still pink? Was it defrosted when you started cooking it? Would be happy to troubleshoot if you want to email me contact @ dev.dinnerthendessert.com
Do you add any water to the pan before baking?
Nope no water needed!
Did you cover in a foil?
I did not 🙂
Would you cook boneless thighs for the same amout of time? Going to try this tonight! Yum!
Probably yes, depending on how big they are. I’d give it the same time, then cut into one to check.
How long would you bake it with thin cut breasts? Thanks.
If you’re taking about butterflying it, I would suggest folding it over to make it thicker because you need time for the bacon to brown and get crispy. If it’s too thin, the chicken might get overdone before the bacon is done. Hope that makes sense.
Looks great. Will the bacon be limp or have a little crisp to it? I like a crispy bacon. Any suggestions for the desired results?
Yes, the bacon will be crispy! I hope you enjoy it!!
Delicious and different, definitely not the same old chicken. Super moist and tender and with the brown sugar, this was dinner AND dessert!!!
Thank you so much Sally! I’m so glad you loved it!!
This recipe was incredible and so delicious. The bacon really keeps the chicken from becoming dried out during baking. My wife and daughter definitely want me to add this to my rotation of meals. Sabrina your recipes are amazing, I’ve made quite a few and they’ve all been fantastic. I have your page bookmarked in my phone because I can always count on you to have great recipes, you need your own app 🙂
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I agree with others regarding the bacon being way underdone and the temp/time being off. I needed to cook the bacon on the stovetop which was unfortunate given that sugar burns quick. Very disappointed with how this recipe turned out.
How long would you put in the crock pot?
Depends on the cut of meat.
Boneless skinless thighs probably 6 hours on low.
Bone in Skin on thighs probably 8 hours on low.
I dont recommend chicken breast in the slow cooker as a general rule. Since this is draped in bacon I’d say 6 hours on low unless the chicken is huge in which case add more time.
Can you make this recipe on chicken legs?
I’m not sure there will be enough meat to keep it moist. You may have to adjust the cook time but I haven’t tested it so I’m not really comfortable giving a recommendation. If you decide to try, I’d love to know what worked out for you. Thanks!
These flavors sound so good! I want to grab this chicken and eat it out of my screen!
I really hope someone is working on that technology as we speak!
Mannnnn…. This looks crazy good! 🙂
Thanks Carrie! Wait until you taste it!
This looks incredible! I will definitely have to try this recipe out!
Thanks Tabitha!
I know my family would absolutely love this!
Oh my, I think I found one of our meals for next week!!
I made this recipe and it was delicious. My brother is hard to please, but he loved it.
That flavor combination sounds incredible!
Thank you Dorothy!
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Wow! I love all the flavors you have going on! It looks so good!
Thanks so much Amy!
How do I keep the bacon from being soggy? Especially on the bottom? Thanks.
You can put it on a metal cooking rack or ball up a bit of foil for underneath so the chicken sits up higher to keep it from getting too soggy.
Cooking it now! Cant wait to eat! The smell from the kitchen is amazing!!
Enjoy!
This looks seriously amazing!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it Susan!