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How to make Smoky Chipotle Bacon-wrapped Chicken Thighs — key cooking step

Smoky Chipotle Bacon-wrapped Chicken Thighs

  • Author: Maxine Delarue
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Mains
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Smoky Chipotle Bacon-wrapped Chicken Thighs are a deliciously spicy and savory dish that will impress your guests. Perfect for grilling or baking!


Ingredients

Scale

4 chicken thighs

8 slices of bacon

2 tablespoons chipotle sauce

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1 teaspoon garlic powder

Salt and pepper to taste


Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder.

3. Wrap each chicken thigh with 2 slices of bacon, securing with toothpicks if necessary.

4. Place the bacon-wrapped chicken on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

5. Brush the chipotle sauce over the bacon-wrapped chicken.

6. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the bacon is crispy.

7. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.


Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in chipotle sauce for a few hours before wrapping in bacon.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
  • Calories: 350 kcal
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 2g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg

Keywords: chicken, bacon, chipotle, spicy