Maple-Glazed Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breasts

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425˚F.

Step 2

Lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish with butter and set aside.

Step 3

In a small mixing bowl combine salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.

Step 4

Rub each chicken breast with prepared seasoning mix.

Step 5

Wrap each chicken breast with bacon slices and transfer to prepared baking dish, seam-side down.

Step 6

In a small mixing bowl whisk together maple syrup and dijon mustard; whisk until well combined.

Step 7

Brush each chicken breast with maple syrup glaze.

Step 8

Crack fresh ground pepper over each chicken breast.

Step 9

Bake for 22 to 25 minutes at 425˚F, or until done, and brush/baste with the juices couple of times during baking. Chicken is done when internal temperature reaches 165˚F. I suggest to start checking for doneness at around the 20-minute mark.

Step 10

If the bacon is not fully caramelized after cooking, place the baking dish under the broiler for 2 minutes to finish it off.

Step 11

Remove from oven and let stand 5 to 8 minutes.

Step 12

Spoon juices over chicken and garnish with chopped parsley.

Step 13

Serve.