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Savory Honey Mustard Chicken with Crispy Bacon

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A quick and easy dinner recipe featuring juicy chicken breasts wrapped in crispy bacon and coated with a tangy honey mustard sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights and comforting meals.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 8 slices thick-cut bacon
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped (optional)
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic to prepare the honey mustard sauce. Set aside.
  3. Pat dry the chicken breasts with paper towels, then season both sides with salt, pepper, and fresh thyme.
  4. Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Sear the chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown but not fully cooked.
  5. Remove chicken from the pan, brush generously with the honey mustard sauce, then wrap each breast with two bacon strips, securing with toothpicks if needed.
  6. Place the wrapped chicken in an oven-safe baking dish, drizzle remaining honey mustard sauce over the top, and pour chicken broth into the bottom of the dish.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the bacon is crispy. Broil for 1-2 minutes if bacon needs extra crisping, watching carefully.
  8. Remove chicken and let rest. Pour pan juices into a small saucepan, add butter, and simmer over low heat for 2 minutes to thicken the sauce.
  9. Drizzle the buttery pan sauce over the chicken and serve immediately.

Notes

Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked to 165°F for juiciness. Broil briefly if bacon isn’t crispy enough. Let chicken rest 5 minutes before serving. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil. Adding smoked paprika or hot sauce to the honey mustard sauce adds extra flavor.

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Keywords: honey mustard chicken, crispy bacon, easy dinner, quick recipe, weeknight meal, low-carb, gluten-free

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