Best 6 Bacon Wrapped Chicken Thighs Recipes

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Bacon wrapped chicken thighs are a delectable and versatile dish that combines the savory flavors of bacon with the tender juiciness of chicken. Whether you're grilling, baking, or pan-frying, this flavorful combination is sure to tantalize your taste buds. The crispy bacon adds a smoky, salty crunch, while the chicken thighs remain succulent and moist, creating a harmonious balance of flavors and textures. This dish is perfect for any occasion, from casual weeknight meals to special gatherings, and can be customized with various marinades, seasonings, and sides to suit your preferences.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

BACON-WRAPPED CHICKEN THIGHS SMOTHERED AND STUFFED WITH AWESOME



Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Thighs Smothered and Stuffed with Awesome image

These are pretty much all of my favorite things layered into one extremely satisfying dish. You may have a lot of leftover bechamel sauce; bout a half of a box of cooked pasta will take care of this for you.

Provided by Kat R

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Thigh Recipes

Time 1h6m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 spears asparagus
1 (8 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese
4 skinless, boneless chicken thighs
4 extra-thick bacon slices
kitchen string
2 tablespoons butter, divided
2 jalapeno peppers - stemmed, seeded, and minced
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups warm milk
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a 9-inch square pan with parchment paper.
  • Trim asparagus spears to extend 1 inch past each side of the thighs.
  • Place 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese into a bowl.
  • Lay chicken thighs flat on a work surface. Place 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese on each thigh, followed by 3 asparagus spears. Roll thigh around stuffing; wrap 1 bacon slice around each thigh. Tie a 12-inch length of string around the bacon, ensuring bacon ends are secured. Place stuffed thighs in the lined pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 30 to 40 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the middle of a thigh should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a small saucepan over medium-high heat; add jalapenos. Cook, stirring regularly, until juices have evaporated, 1 to 2 minutes. Add remaining butter, melt completely, about 1 minute. Stir in flour until it starts to brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour in warm milk, 1/3 cup at a time, mixing completely after each addition.
  • Bring milk mixture to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens, about 7 minutes. Season sauce with salt and pepper. Add remaining mozzarella cheese, stir gently to incorporate into sauce.
  • Cut strings from thighs and smother with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 446.9 calories, Carbohydrate 13.9 g, Cholesterol 117.1 mg, Fat 27.3 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 35.6 g, SaturatedFat 13.9 g, Sodium 1348.2 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

AIR FRYER BACON-WRAPPED CHICKEN THIGHS



Air Fryer Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Thighs image

Dinner doesn't get any more simpler than this main course! It uses basic ingredients most will already have.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork

Time 2h35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ stick butter, softened
½ clove minced garlic
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon dried basil
⅛ teaspoon coarse salt
freshly ground black pepper
⅓ pound thick-cut bacon
1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
2 teaspoons minced garlic

Steps:

  • Combine softened butter, garlic, thyme, basil, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Place butter on a piece of wax paper and roll up rightly to form a butter log. Refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours.
  • Lay one bacon strip flat on a piece of wax paper. Place chicken thigh on top of the bacon and sprinkle with garlic. Open up the chicken thigh. Place 1-2 tsp of the cold finishing butter in the middle of the chicken thigh. Tuck one end of bacon into the middle of the chicken thigh. Fold over the chicken thigh and roll the bacon around the chicken thigh. Repeat with remaining thighs and bacon.
  • Preheat an air fryer to 370 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Place chicken thighs in the basket of the air fryer and cook until chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear, about 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 453.2 calories, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 150 mg, Fat 34.3 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 33.4 g, SaturatedFat 13.9 g, Sodium 440.8 mg

CREAMY BACON-WRAPPED BAKED CHICKEN THIGHS



Creamy Bacon-Wrapped Baked Chicken Thighs image

Deliciously slow-cooked in the oven, these chicken skewers make a fun party dish!

Provided by Diana71

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs
½ (8 ounce) package cream cheese
6 slices bacon, or as needed
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Spread chicken thighs out flat and pound if necessary with a meat mallet. Spread cream cheese across each thigh. Roll up chicken thighs, tucking in the sides. Wrap each chicken roll with at least 1 slice of bacon and secure with a skewer.
  • Place chicken rolls in a deep casserole dish. Pour entire can of condensed cream of chicken soup over the chicken rolls. Cover dish with aluminum foil .
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove foil. Continue cooking until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear and bacon is crisp, 20 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417.1 calories, Carbohydrate 6.4 g, Cholesterol 115.9 mg, Fat 31.1 g, Protein 26.7 g, SaturatedFat 12.4 g, Sodium 953.9 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

BBQ JALAPENO POPPER CHICKEN THIGHS WRAPPED IN BACON



BBQ Jalapeno Popper Chicken Thighs Wrapped in Bacon image

I created this recipe from necessity! I had a craving for jalapeno poppers and had a pack of boneless skinless chicken thighs I needed to cook.(I mean, who hasn't had that dilemma?!)

Provided by dazaspicymeatball

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 2h20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 boneless skinless chicken thighs
4 jalapenos, split length-wise in half seeded
1/2 lb hickory smoked bacon
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1/2 cup of your favorite barbecue sauce

Steps:

  • Flatten each chicken thigh with a heavy pan or meat hammer or whatever you have.
  • Stuff each jalapeno halve with about a T of cream cheese.
  • Place the jalapeno in the chicken thigh and roll it up (doesn't matter if it closes all the way).
  • wrap each chicken thigh with 2 strips of bacon.
  • Bake in 325 oven for about an hour
  • For best results setup charcoal grill for indirect cooking (charcoal on one side meat on the other).
  • Cook low n slow for about 2 hours.
  • Baste with bbq sauce the last 30 minutes.

BACON-WRAPPED CREAM CHEESE CHICKEN THIGHS



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This chicken thigh recipe was given to me by a coworker. It's savory and spicy at the same time and quick to make!

Provided by Jessica

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Thigh Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon vegetable oil, or as needed
7 boneless chicken thighs
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, chilled
1 (16 ounce) can whole serrano peppers
1 (12 ounce) package bacon, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Pan-fry chicken until browned, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels and let cool.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cut cream cheese into thick slices. Slice serrano peppers in half. Place cream cheese and serrano peppers over the center of each chicken thigh. Roll thighs up and wrap with bacon slices. Place in a baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until juices run clear, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430.2 calories, Carbohydrate 7.5 g, Cholesterol 123.7 mg, Fat 31.7 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 12.8 g, Sodium 551.9 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

BACON WRAPPED CHICKEN THIGHS RECIPE - (4.3/5)



Bacon Wrapped Chicken Thighs Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by PineyCook

Number Of Ingredients 4

Boneless, skinless chicken thighs (amount suited to the number of people you are feeding): you may need to cut larger thighs in half
Bacon - two slices per thigh
Salt and Pepper
Olive Oil

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees F. Spread olive oil on a foil-lined baking sheet. Lay two strips of bacon flat and parallel. Place a chicken thigh at one end of the bacon, season with salt and pepper, and roll up so that bacon is wrapped around the outside. Place on the baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes and then turn the thighs over. Bake for an additional 20 minutes and turn thighs again and bake for a final 20 minutes. Internal temperature should be 165 and the bacon should be nice and crisp on all sides.

Tips:

  • To ensure even cooking, use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the chicken thighs. The chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) before removing it from the oven.
  • For a crispy bacon wrap, cook the bacon until it is slightly browned and crispy before wrapping it around the chicken thighs.
  • Feel free to adjust the seasonings to your liking. You can add more garlic powder, paprika, or chili powder to give the chicken thighs a more flavorful kick.
  • If you don't have toothpicks, you can use kitchen twine to secure the bacon around the chicken thighs.
  • For a healthier version of this recipe, you can use turkey bacon or low-sodium bacon.

Conclusion:

Bacon-wrapped chicken thighs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a mouthwatering meal that is sure to please everyone at the table. Whether you are serving them as an appetizer, main course, or even a party snack, these bacon-wrapped chicken thighs are sure to be a hit. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy recipe that is packed with flavor, give these bacon-wrapped chicken thighs a try. You won't be disappointed!

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