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Roast Chicken Thighs With Honey Bacon

Bacon Wrapped Chicken Thighs

Bacon wrapped chicken thighs is a dish that perfectly combines savory, sweet, and smoky flavors in a symphony of taste. Don't miss out on such a mouth-watering recipe!
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Multiple
Keyword: bacon wrapped chicken thighs
Level of Difficulty: Medium
Dietary Preference: Gluten-free, Keto, Low Carb
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 536kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Disposable Food Prep Gloves
  • Basting Brush
  • Toothpicks

Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken thighs (about 4 chicken thighs)
  • 0.44 pounds of smoked bacon (about 8 slices)

For the marinade

  • 5 sprigs of rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon of ground pepper
  • 1 teaspoon of kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon of red pepper powder
  • 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons of annatto oil
  • 1 tablespoon of honey

For the glaze

  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon of honey
  • 1.5 teaspoons of roasted sesame seeds
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Instructions 

  • Create a mixture using kosher salt, ground pepper, red pepper powder, dried oregano, garlic powder, olive oil, and honey. Sprinkle in some rosemary.
    Ensure the chicken is thoroughly coated in this mixture, paying special attention to getting some under the skin.
    Season The Chicken
  • Set your seasoned chicken aside.
    Seasoned Chicken
  • Carefully wrap each chicken thigh with two slices of bacon. Once wrapped, secure the bacon to the chicken using a toothpick.
    Wrap The Chicken In Bacon
  • Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. To prevent the chicken from sticking to the grill, give it a light oil coating with a basting brush.
    Oil Coating With A Basting
  • Once done, place the wrapped chicken on the grill and pop it in the oven. Let it cook for 15 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
    Pop It In The Oven
  • Prepare a basting mixture with olive oil, roasted sesame seeds, and honey. This is your glazing sauce.
    Glazing Sauce
  • After 15 minutes, take the chicken out of the oven and brush it with the glazing sauce. Flip the chicken thighs over, and return them to the oven.
    Reduce the temperature to 356 degrees Fahrenheit. Let it cook for another 10 minutes.
    Chicken Out And Sweep The Glazed Sauce
  • Once the chicken is fully cooked, remove it from the oven. Enjoy!
    Finishing the Dish

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Notes

  • The proportion of the spices used in the marinade has been planned to ensure optimal flavor for the chicken. However, cooking often requires a personal touch, so adjust the quantities based on your personal preferences.
  • When using honey in the glaze, less is more. An excess of honey can cause the chicken to burn in the oven, an outcome that should be avoided for the best results.
  • To ensure that your chicken thighs develop that beautifully crispy skin, remember to pat them dry before you begin the seasoning process.
  • A meat thermometer is an amazing tool for checking the chicken's doneness. You're looking for an internal temperature of 165 grades F for perfectly cooked chicken.

Nutrition

Calories: 536kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 140mg | Sodium: 961mg | Potassium: 361mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 328IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg