Take your taste buds on a culinary adventure with our scrumptious bacon-wrapped chicken thighs, stuffed with a tantalizing mixture of flavors and smothered in a rich sauce. This mouthwatering dish combines juicy chicken, crispy bacon, and an irresistible filling that will leave you craving more. Whether you're a seasoned chef or just starting your kitchen journey, this comprehensive guide will walk you through the steps of creating this culinary masterpiece. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and prepare to tantalize your palate with a feast fit for a king!
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BACON WRAPPED BBQ CHICKEN THIGHS
Juicy, delicious chicken thighs, wrapped up in crispy, salty bacon with a smoky sticky bbq sauce. PERFECTION!
Provided by Joanne Andrea @The Salty Pot
Categories DINNER
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 1. Pat dry and season the chicken thighs with garlic & onion powder, salt, and pepper. 2. Take one strip of bacon and starting from below the thigh, begin to wrap the bacon around the thigh as many times so the end of the bacon ends underneath the thigh. Place the thigh with the ends of the bacon facing down in a shallow roasting tray 3. After repeating this on all 8 thighs, place in the oven and roast the thighs for 40 - 45 minutes or until the internal temp of the chicken comes to 165F 4. About 10 minutes before cooking time ends, baste the chicken with the bbq sauce. Flip the thighs over first and baste, then flip them back, right side up, and baste again. 5. Two minutes before cooking time ends, baste any remaining sauce over the thighs. 6. Remove the chicken thighs from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes. 7. Plate and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 599 calories, Carbohydrate 30 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 296 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 26 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 63 grams protein, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 1570 grams sodium, Sugar 23 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams unsaturated fat
BACON-WRAPPED CHICKEN THIGHS SMOTHERED AND STUFFED WITH AWESOME
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
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
BACON WRAPPED STUFFED CHICKEN THIGHS
Bacon, cream cheese, rice and chicken...you just can't go wrong with these Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Chicken Thighs!
Categories Entree,Dinner
Time 1h
Yield 6-8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Place cream cheese in a large glass bowl and microwave for 15 seconds, just till softened. Add sour cream, shredded cheese, paprika, parsley, garlic, a dash of salt and 1/2 tsp pepper. Mix well, then add rice and mix again. Set aside.
- Lay the boneless chicken thighs (well trimmed of fat) out on a cutting board and season with tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper. Next, spoon cheesy rice mixture onto each thigh. Roll up chicken and wrap with two slices of bacon per thigh. I didn't need toothpicks, but if you think your thighs won't stay closed, use the toothpicks to keep thigh shut, bacon secure and stuffing in.
- Once chicken is stuffed and wrapped, place in a shallow baking dish and bake uncovered for 35 minutes. Turn oven up to 500 degrees and cook for 10 more minutes or until bacon is browned and crisp. Remove from oven when done and plate immediately. If you leave in baking dish, make sure to drain bacon grease.
- All you have to do now is add some steamed broccoli, and you've got yourself a seriously delicious meal. Oh, and feel free to experiment with the stuffing. You could add spinach, spices, herbs, olive. Gosh. Your choices are endless! And, for a healthier version, use chicken breast and wrap in tin foil. I know, I know. Kind of defeats the purpose, but, definitely better for those that are watching their waistline as well as their wallets.
BACON-WRAPPED CHICKEN THIGHS
A bacon-wrapped chicken thigh stuffed with goodness.
Provided by Chris Sandoval
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Thigh Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Spread chicken thighs out flat and remove the bones. Place skin-side down and rub mustard on top. Divide pickle slices, ham, and 2/3 of the Gruyere over the chicken thighs. Roll up each thigh and secure with 2 strips of bacon crosswise.
- Place thighs on a baking pan; place remaining Gruyere on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 470.1 calories, Carbohydrate 1.7 g, Cholesterol 147.2 mg, Fat 31.8 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 41.4 g, SaturatedFat 10.8 g, Sodium 909 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
BACON WRAPPED STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST RECIPE
This is an easy recipe when you want to spruce up your chicken. Adding the creamy filling and wrapping it in bacon adds so much flavor!
Provided by Becky Hardin
Categories Main Course
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place chicken breast on a sturdy work surface, or cutting board and top with a sheet of plastic wrap. Use a meat mallet to pound out chicken to ¼" thickness. Set chicken aside and discard plastic wrap.
- In a medium mixing bowl, mix well to combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, cheddar cheese, ranch seasoning, bacon bits, and heavy whipping cream. Add a heaping scoop to one side of each chicken breast. Fold chicken over the cream cheese mixture and roll to the edge. Repeat with each chicken breast.
- Lay out a sheet of plastic wrap over a cutting board or work surface. Place 4 strips of bacon side by side on the plastic wrap. Place a rolled chicken breast on the edge of the bacon. Roll to wrap the chicken with the bacon. Be sure that the ends of the bacon are on the bottom of the chicken breast. If need be, trim the bacon pieces. Use the plastic wrap to tighten, and twist the ends. This will help it to maintain its shape. Place in the fridge as the oven preheats (at least 5 minutes)
- Preheat the oven to 425*
- Remove plastic wrap from chicken. Place chicken breasts (with bacon seam side down) into an oven safe baking dish. Place on the center rack of the oven and bake for 30 minutes. Turn on the broiler and broil for 3-4 minutes to crisp the bacon.
- Garnish with green onions and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1062 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Protein 23 g, Fat 104 g, SaturatedFat 45 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 186 mg, Sodium 964 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving
STUFFED & GRILLED BACON WRAPPED CHICKEN THIGHS
My husband and I were away in a cabin and stopped in a winery while out and about. The host had recommended a nice chardonnay in answer to my inquiry what to serve with bacon wrapped grilled chicken. But then he recommended stuffing them before wrapping rather than marinating. This is what I came up with. I thought my husband had died and gone to heaven the way he was moaning about the taste. He loved it.
Provided by Sherri at the Beach
Categories Chicken
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Prepare your charcoal for the grill (I'm sure this is good on gas too but the charcoal grilling was out of this world). Spray a 12x12 or so piece of heavy duty foil with cooking spray. When coals are ready, place a piece of heavy duty aluminum foil directly on the grill directly over the hot area.
- Saute the mushrooms, shallots, garlic in the butter over medium heat until soft. Remove from the pan to a plate to cool at least 10 minutes.
- (If you were trying to do the whole thing on the grill, I'm sure you could cook this mixture on a piece of foil also).
- Run your finger up under the skin of each thigh to make a pocket. Divide the mushroom mixture into fourths and stuff each thigh with 1/4 of the mixture. This takes some patience, but starting at one end of the thigh, wrap 3 pieces of bacon to secure the mushroom mixture inside and try to wrap each piece of chicken in the bacon.
- You can secure with toothpicks, but I didn't and it was fine. I just had to be careful when turning them over.
- Grill on the foil, turning every 10 minutes. Fat will accumulate on the foil, allow this to happen for the first 30 minutes of grilling.
- After 30 minutes, punch holes in the foil or remove it completely and allow the chicken skin side to have 10 minutes of direct grill contact.
- Serve hot and crispy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 543.3, Fat 47.9, SaturatedFat 16.1, Cholesterol 132.8, Sodium 659.7, Carbohydrate 2.1, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.2, Protein 24.7
Tips:
- To ensure crispy bacon, use thick-cut bacon and cook it in a single layer in a preheated pan.
- To prevent the chicken from drying out, cook it over medium heat and baste it frequently with the juices from the pan.
- For a more flavorful filling, use a combination of cheeses, such as mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan.
- To make sure the chicken is cooked through, use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature has reached 165°F (74°C).
- Serve the chicken thighs with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a salad.
Conclusion:
Bacon-wrapped chicken thighs smothered and stuffed with cheese is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying dish that the whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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