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Bacon Wrapped Chicken Thighs

What is the first thing you think of when someone mentions keto? Bacon, right? What makes everything taste better? B-A-C-O-N! These Bacon Wrapped Chicken Thighs are proof that smokey delicious bacon can turn boring chicken into a spectacular meal!

Looking down on bacon wrapped chicken thighs in a white cast iron skillet

Don’t let the word “spectacular” scare you away, this meal is super easy to prepare. These Bacon Wrapped Chicken Thighs are keto, paleo and whole30 compliant as well.

How to cook Bacon Wrapped Chicken Thighs:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, or use a cast iron skillet.

Mix the garlic, mustard and chili powders with the salt and pepper in a small bowl.

Spices mixed together in a small glass bowl.

Sprinkle the spice mixture over all sides of the chicken thighs.

Seasoned chicken thighs on a parchment lined baking sheet.

Wrap a slice of bacon around each chicken thigh.

Bacon wrapped, seasoned chicken thighs on a parchment lined baking sheet.

Rub remaining spice mixture on the bacon.

Place in the oven and bake for 25 to 35 minutes, until a thermometer reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees.

five bacon wrapped chicken thighs in a white cast iron skillet.

Remove from oven and allow to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Perfectly seasoned Bacon Wrapped Chicken Thighs served with garlic cauliflower rice and a green salad.

What to serve with Bacon Wrapped Chicken Thighs:

Recipe Tips & Tricks

  • For crispier bacon, place under the broiler for a few minutes.
  • One slice of bacon will fit around different sizes of chicken thighs differently. Some will seem very large, others will barely wrap around. It’s fine, don’t worry about it.
  • I baked my chicken in the oven on the baking sheet, then transferred it to the skillet for the pictures. You can cook your chicken on either pan.
  • You can use bone-in chicken thighs, but your cooking time will be longer by at least 10 minutes.

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Enjoy!!

Looking down on bacon wrapped chicken thighs in a white cast iron skillet

Bacon Wrapped Chicken Thighs

Crispy bacon is wrapped around seasoned chicken thighs to create an easy to prepare keto meal that the whole family with love!
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: recipe, baked, oven, chicken, thighs, keto, bone, paleo, easy, whole30
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 234kcal

Equipment

  • Oven

Ingredients

  • 1/2 Tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 Tablespoon mustard powder
  • 1/2 Tablespoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 6 slices sugar-free bacon

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, or use a cast iron skillet.
  • Mix the garlic, mustard and chili powders with the salt and pepper in a small bowl.
  • Sprinkle the spice mixture over all sides of the chicken thighs.
  • Wrap a slice of bacon around each chicken thigh.
  • Rub remaining spice mixture on the bacon.
  • Place in the oven and bake for 25 to 35 minutes, until a thermometer reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
  • Remove from oven and allow to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For crispier bacon, place under the broiler for a few minutes.
  • One slice of bacon will fit around different sizes of chicken thighs differently. Some will seem very large, others will barely wrap around. It’s fine, don’t worry about it.
  • I baked my chicken in the oven on the baking sheet, then transferred it to the skillet for the pictures. You can cook your chicken on either pan.
  • You can use bone-in chicken thighs, but your cooking time will be longer by at least 10 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 234kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 122mg | Sodium: 347mg | Potassium: 328mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 77IU | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg

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