Best 5 Bacon Wrapped Spring Chicken Recipes

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Bacon wrapped spring chicken is a delectable dish that combines the savory flavors of bacon and tender chicken, making it a popular choice for home cooks and food enthusiasts alike. This dish offers an enticing combination of crispy bacon and juicy chicken, sure to tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply looking for a delightful meal to enjoy with your family, this article will guide you through the process of creating a mouthwatering bacon wrapped spring chicken recipe.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CREAMY BACON HASSELBACK CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY



Creamy Bacon Hasselback Chicken Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: chicken breasts, bacon, spring onions, cream cheese

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 chicken breasts
4 rashers bacon, chopped
2 spring onions, chopped
½ cup cream cheese

Steps:

  • Slice into the chicken several times, about ½ cm (¼ inch) apart, but only cut about 85% of the way through, leaving the bottom intact.
  • Cook the bacon over a medium heat until it starts to get crispy.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • Stir in the spring onions and cook for another minute or so.
  • Add the cream cheese and cook until melted.
  • Allow filling to cool to the touch, and then fill each segment of the chicken breast with about 1 teaspoon of the mixture.
  • Bake in the centre of the oven for 18-22 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 444 calories, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 53 grams, Sugar 1 gram

BACON-WRAPPED CHICKEN IN THE OVEN



Bacon-Wrapped Chicken in the Oven image

Chicken wrapped in bacon... Goes well with corn, probably other vegetables or bread, too.

Provided by Zachary Hensler

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Baked and Roasted     Breasts

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

¼ cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon onion powder
4 (4 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 (16 ounce) package bacon
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Mix brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, pepper, salt, and onion powder together in a small bowl. Rub 1/2 of the spice mix over chicken breasts.
  • Wrap each breast with 2 to 4 slices of bacon, depending on size. Place in a baking dish and sprinkle remaining spice mix over top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bacon is crispy and chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 25 to 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Serve topped with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385.1 calories, Carbohydrate 15.2 g, Cholesterol 105.6 mg, Fat 18.4 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 37.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 1212.4 mg, Sugar 13.6 g

SOUTHWEST BACON-WRAPPED CHICKEN



Southwest Bacon-Wrapped Chicken image

One of the things my family likes about this recipe, which I created, is that you can adjust the "heat index" by using green chilies or jalapeno peppers.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 bacon strips
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
2 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained
2 garlic cloves, minced

Steps:

  • In a skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until cooked but not crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain; keep warm. Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. Sprinkle chicken breasts with seasoned salt. In a bowl, combine the cream cheese, chilies and garlic. Spread half of the mixture on each chicken breast. Roll up chicken and wrap with two bacon strips; secure with toothpicks., Place chicken in a greased shallow 4-1/2 cup baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 45 minutes. Cover and bake 10-15 minutes longer or until chicken juices run clear. Discard toothpicks before serving.

Nutrition Facts :

BACON WRAPPED CHICKEN BREASTS



Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breasts image

My cousin gave this recipe to me in a cookbook she made for my wedding gift. When I got married I didn't know how to cook anything but this is super easy to make and my husband still loves it! I leave out the chives because my husband doesn't like them. And I also use more black pepper than the recipe calls for. I like more in the sauce mixture & more on top of the chicken. Sometimes I have to use more than one slice of bacon to wrap the chicken if it's big.

Provided by Lynsey Beth

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 -6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
4 ounces sliced cream cheese
chopped fresh chives
4 -8 slices bacon
1 (8 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
salt
toothpick

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325.
  • CHICKEN: Pound the chicken breasts until flat.
  • Put a slice of cream cheese and a few chopped chives in the middle of each and roll up.
  • Wrap Each breast with a slice of bacon and secure with toothpicks.
  • SAUCE: Combine the soup, Mayo, Milk, lemon juice, pepper, and salt(to taste).
  • Mix all together until smooth.
  • Place wrapped chicken breast pieces in a 9 x 13 baking dish (or glass pie pan if making half the recipe) and cover with the sauce mixture.
  • Bake at 325 for one hour or until chicken is done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 517.8, Fat 35.8, SaturatedFat 13.1, Cholesterol 131.5, Sodium 944.7, Carbohydrate 13.6, Sugar 2.3, Protein 34.6

BACON AND BASIL-WRAPPED CHICKEN BREASTS



Bacon and Basil-Wrapped Chicken Breasts image

From the July 1996 Gourmet magazine, these chicken breasts are really wonderful. This recipe calls for chicken breasts with the 'tenders', but I can rarely find them this way. I just stuff the chicken breasts with basil and wrap with bacon as described below. I have also tried these by stuffing them with some goat cheese too, that we liked a lot.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

21 large basil leaves, washed well and spun dry
3 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 2 pounds total)
15 slices bacon (about 3/4 pound)
1 teaspoon black peppercorns, coarsely crushed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • In a small saucepan of boiling water blanch basil 2 seconds and drain in a sieve.
  • Rinse basil under cold water to stop cooking and pat dry on paper towels.
  • Put 1 whole chicken breast, skinned side down, on a work surface and remove "tender" (fillet strip located on either side of where breast bone was) from each breast half, keeping rest of chicken breast intact.
  • (There should be 2 tenders from each whole breast.).
  • Put 2 tenders side by side and wrap 7 basil leaves around them to enclose them.
  • Season remainder of whole breast with salt and pepper and put basil-wrapped tenders lengthwise down middle of 1 breast half.
  • Fold other breast half over to enclose tenders.
  • Beginning on underside at 1 end of breast, wrap bacon slices snugly but without stretching, 1 at a time, around breast in a continuous overlapping spiral from 1 end to the other. (You will need about 4 to 5 bacon slices for each breast.).
  • Remove tenders from remaining 2 chicken breasts and stuff and wrap breasts in same manner.
  • Sprinkle crushed peppercorns evenly over bacon wrappings.
  • Heat a 9- to 10-inch cast-iron skillet over moderately high heat until hot.
  • Sliding a metal spatula under wrapped chicken breasts to keep bacon intact, transfer 2 breasts, undersides down, to skillet.
  • Cook chicken, turning it only after bacon on underside is golden, until bacon is golden and crisp on all sides, about 4 minutes total.
  • Transfer chicken as browned to a plate and cook remaining breasts in same manner.
  • Pour off fat from skillet and return all 3 chicken breasts to skillet.
  • Roast chicken in middle of oven 15 minutes, or until firm to the touch and just cooked through.
  • Transfer chicken with tongs to a cutting board and let stand 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.8, Fat 26.3, SaturatedFat 8.7, Cholesterol 72.8, Sodium 510.7, Carbohydrate 0.8, Fiber 0.3, Protein 20.4

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Chicken: Select a whole young chicken weighing around 2-3 pounds, as it will cook more evenly and stay tender during the cooking process.
  • Prepare the Chicken: Make sure to thoroughly clean and pat dry the chicken before stuffing it. This will help the bacon stick to the chicken and prevent it from becoming soggy.
  • Use Good Quality Bacon: Opt for thick-cut bacon as it will provide a more substantial and flavorful wrap around the chicken.
  • Weave the Bacon: When wrapping the bacon around the chicken, weave it in an alternating pattern to ensure even coverage and a crispy texture.
  • Secure the Bacon: To prevent the bacon from unraveling during cooking, use toothpicks or kitchen twine to secure it tightly around the chicken.
  • Season Wisely: Season the chicken generously with a combination of salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and any other desired herbs or spices. This will enhance the flavor of the chicken and bacon.
  • Cook at the Right Temperature: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and cook the chicken for approximately 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) as measured with a meat thermometer.

Conclusion:

Bacon-wrapped spring chicken is a delightful and flavorful dish that combines the crispy texture of bacon with the tender and juicy meat of a whole chicken. By following the tips provided and carefully preparing and cooking the chicken, you can create a mouthwatering dish that is perfect for special occasions or everyday meals. Serve it with your favorite sides such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a refreshing salad for a complete and satisfying meal. Enjoy the taste of this classic dish and impress your family and friends with your culinary skills!

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