Maple Glazed Chicken with Crispy Bacon

 

Maple Glazed Chicken with Crispy Bacon

👉Ingredients:

🔸️4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

🔸️Salt and black pepper to taste

🔸️1 tablespoon olive oil

🔸️6 slices bacon

🔸️1/2 cup pure maple syrup

🔸️2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

🔸️1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

🔸️1 teaspoon garlic powder

🔸️1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

🔸️Fresh thyme leaves, for garnish (optional)

👉Directions:

↪️Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

↪️In a skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels. Reserve 1 tablespoon of the bacon fat.

↪️Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.

↪️In the same skillet, add olive oil and sear chicken on both sides until golden, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove from heat.

↪️In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.

↪️Place seared chicken in a baking dish. Pour maple glaze evenly over the chicken.

↪️Crumble crispy bacon over the top.

↪️Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

↪️Garnish with fresh thyme if desired. Serve with roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes.

↪️Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes

◾️Kcal: 480 kcal | Servings: 4 servings