Name: Bacon Wrapped Chicken {whole30 + paleo + keto friendly}
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Whole30
Ingredients: 2 large chicken breasts – about 1 – 1 1/2 pounds worth; 4-6 strips of regular cut Whole30 compliant bacon (thick cut won’t properly cook by the time the chicken is done); 1 teaspoon sea salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons coconut aminos; black pepper

This bacon wrapped chicken recipe is made with with chicken breasts, sugar free bacon, a flavorful spice rub. Baked in the oven until the bacon is perfectly crisp and the chicken is cooked to PERFECTION. Extra juicy, tender, and so flavorful. Plus it’s easy to make and perfect for the whole family! Whole30, paleo, keto friendly, and gluten free!

Close up image of a glistening bacon wrapped chicken breast cut into slices, on a white speckled plate next to some wilted garlic spinach.

It’s recently come to my attention that chicken breasts wrapped in bacon > chicken breasts not wrapped in bacon.

I mean… have you tried it before?! There’s so many reasons to love chicken wrapped in bacon.

For starters, the bacon not only imparts some seriously delicious smoky flavor onto the chicken, but it also seals in all the juices and prevents the chicken breasts from drying out. SUCH a big win. There is almost nothing worse than dry chicken breasts… no THANK YOU 🙅🏼‍♀️

But delicious and easy to make, this bacon wrapped chicken recipe is a healthy protein option for your dinner plate!

Why you’ll love this bacon wrapped chicken

This recipe for bacon wrapped chicken breasts is:

Savory
Satisfying
Crave worthy
Easy to make
Protein rich
Perfectly seasoned
Juicy
Tender
Whole30 compliant
Paleo
Low carb / keto

Close up image of a glistening bacon wrapped chicken breast, on a white speckled plate next to some wilted garlic spinach with a light green glass of sparkling water peeking into the corner of the frame.

Close up image of a glistening bacon wrapped chicken breast cut into slices, on a white speckled plate next to some wilted garlic spinach, with a gold and black fork tucked onto the plate at an angle.

Ingredients for Whole30 bacon wrapped chicken

This weeknight friendly Whole30 recipe only takes a few simple ingredients and spices to make.

(If you’re already ready to get started, scroll all the way down to the bottom for the full recipe!)

Here’s exactly what you need to make this recipe:

Boneless skinless chicken breast – Because the chicken breasts are wrapped in bacon, they stay nice and juicy while they cook. No dry chicken breasts here!
Sugar free bacon – Regular cut bacon is best for this recipe. If the bacon is too thick it won’t have enough time to crisp up in the oven. My favorite bacon for this recipe is the Whole30 compliant no sugar Sunday bacon from Applegate Naturals.
A simple spice blend – Salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder are rubbed all over the chicken breasts before wrapping them in bacon. This ensures that every bite is packed with flavor!
Coconut amino glaze – After you’ve seared the chicken breasts wrapped in bacon, you’ll brush them with a mixture of coconut aminos and Whole30 compliant dijon mustard for extra umami rich yumminess!

An image of the ingredients for whole30 bacon wrapped chicken. Two large chicken breasts on a white speckled plate, a small pile of bacon, spices in a little white bowl, and a tiny dish with coconut aminos and dijon mustard. On a light colored background.

Image of two large raw chicken breasts coated in a spice mix, on a light colored plate - on a light background.

How to bake bacon wrapped chicken

When I started testing this recipe I really wanted to find a way to bake these bacon wrapped chicken breasts that would result in CRISPY bacon and tender juicy chicken. It took me a few tries but I think I nailed it.

The secret is in the skillet. The first few times I tested this recipe I made the chicken in a casserole dish, but the bottom of the bacon wrapped chicken breast never got crispy. Soggy bacon was not what I was going for!

And then it came to me. If I wanted the bottom to be crispy, I would need to sear the bottom of the chicken breasts before transferring them to the oven. A cast iron skillet is the perfect pan for the job, but you could also use an enamel coated cast iron or stainless steel pan as well. The main qualification for whatever type of pan you choose is that it has to be oven safe.

Here’s the step-by-step instructions

Step 1: Coat the chicken breasts in the spice blend

In a small bowl combine sea salt, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Sprinkle evenly over chicken breasts until thoroughly coated with spice mixture.

Step 2: Wrap chicken breasts in bacon

Wrap each chicken breast tightly in 2-3 pieces of bacon (depending on the size of your chicken breasts), keeping the ends on the bottom as much as possible. Keeping the ends of the bacon tucked under the bottom of the chicken breasts will prevent them from shrinking away from the chicken.

Step 3: Make the coconut amino glaze

Whisk together coconut aminos and dijon mustard in a small bowl, and set aside.

Step 4: Sear & bake chicken

Heat a large oven safe skillet over medium heat. When hot, add chicken seam side down. Cook for 3 minutes, until the bottom of the chicken breast is starting to caramelize. Brush each bacon wrapped chicken breast with the coconut amino mixture, and top with some cracked black pepper. Transfer to the oven.

Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 25-30 minutes, basting occasionally with the bacon drippings, until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees.

For some extra crispy brown bits on you can broil the chicken breasts for a minute or two before pulling from the oven.

Step 5: Serve!

Allow the chicken to rest for 5-6 minutes so the juices can redistribute, and then thinly sliced before serving.

Close up shot of two baked golden brown bacon wrapped chicken breasts in a cast iron skillet.

Close up shot of the interior of a bacon wrapped chicken breast on a light colored speckled plate, with a bright light colored background.

How long to bake bacon wrapped chicken

These bacon wrapped chicken breasts will probably take about 25-30 minutes to bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit. But the bake time depends on the exact size of chicken breasts that you’re using.

If you’re not sure if they’re done the safest way to check is with a meat thermometer. Chicken breasts are fully cooked when the internal temperature at the thickest part of the chicken reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

Are these Whole30 bacon wrapped chicken breasts healthy?

Yes! Because this bacon wrapped chicken breast recipe is made with whole food ingredients and sugar free bacon, it is a healthy protein rich dinner option.

What is the best pan to cook this chicken in?

A large cast iron skillet is my first choice for this recipe, but you could also use an oven safe non stick skillet, ceramic coated cast iron skillet, or a stainless steel skillet. Just make sure whatever pan you choose to use is oven safe!

What to serve with this bacon wrapped chicken

This recipe is so versatile!

You could serve this chicken with:

Easy garlic sautéed spinach
Roasted potatoes
A big green salad
Roasted veggies

45 degree angle shot of a golden brown baked bacon wrapped chicken breast on a white speckled plate, next to a generous portion of wilted spinach with garlic. On a light colored background next to a light green glass with sparkling water.

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