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Bacon Wrapped Chicken Thighs Recipe

This bacon wrapped chicken recipe makes a presentable and delectable meal with moist savory chicken thigh wrapped in blistered bacon, perfect for weeknight dinners.
  • cook TIME 40 mins
  • prep TIME 10 mins
  • total TIME 50 mins
Course: Main DishCuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 473 kcal
Author: Tuyet Pham, Luna Regina

Ingredients (15)

  • 18 oz skinless boneless chicken thighs
  • 4 oz raw cured bacon
  • 22 oz potatoes cubed
  • 8 oz green beans ends trimmed
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 2 tbsp parsley chopped
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder

INSTRUCTIONS

Prep:

1

Cut the potato into cubes: Peel off the skin, then cut the potato into thin slices, cut the slices into fingers, and cut the fingers into cubes.

2

Wash the green beans and trim their both ends.

3

Finely chop the parsley.

Cook:

1

Microwave the potatoes: Add 22 oz potatoes into a microwave-safe bowl, cover with plastic wrap, then microwave for 12 minutes.

2

Microwave the green beans: Add 8 oz green beans into another microwave-safe bowl, cover with plastic wrap, microwave for 4 minutes, then rinse through cold water to keep the firm texture and vibrant green color.

3

Marinate the chicken: On a large plate, add 18 oz skinless boneless chicken thighs, 1 1/2 tsp Cajun seasoning, 1/2 tsp ground black pepper, 1 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp oregano, 1 tsp thyme, 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp cayenne, and 1/2 tsp garlic powder. Toss well to coat evenly.

4

Wrap the chicken with bacon: Wrap each sheet of bacon around each piece of chicken thigh, then pierce through the meat with a toothpick to secure the bacon wrap. (We use 4 oz raw cured bacon for 18 oz skinless boneless chicken thighs.)

5

Make mashed potato: Add 1/4 tsp salt and 1 tbsp unsalted butter into the bowl of microwaved potatoes. Mash with a fork until it reaches a desired consistency.

6

Air-fry the chicken: Place the chicken in an air-fryer and cook at 375 °F for 20 minutes.

7

Garnish and serve: sprinkle chopped parsley on top. Serve the chicken with mashed potatoes and green beans.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 473kcal | Protein 32.7g | Fat 25g | Carbohydrate 30g | Fiber 5.8g | Calcium 58.7mg | Iron 3.1mg | Potassium 1157.9mg | Sodium 605mg | Vitamin A 1026.3IU | Vitamin C 23.9mg | Cholesterol 146.2mg | Saturated Fat 7.8g | Monounsaturated Fat 11.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat 3.7g | Sugar 4.1g