Keto Bacon Wrapped Chicken

This recipe for keto bacon wrapped chicken is an easy low-carb chicken dinner recipe that is seasoned with Tex-Mex spices and a little brown sugar substitute that caramelizes as it cooks.

Making low-carb bacon wrapped chicken for dinner may seem fancy, but it requires minimal effort. It’s an easy recipe that the whole family will embrace. 

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Bacon and chicken go together like besties for good reason. The smokiness of bacon with perfectly cooked chicken is a combo that is hard to resist.

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Keto Bacon Wrapped Chicken

Bacon lovers rejoice; this is the easiest way to enjoy a chicken dish that makes a flavorful meal thanks to the bacon and the smokey spice mixture.

Simple ingredients come together quickly for a delicious keto dinner that is perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. 

It’s no wonder my family always says yes to this bacon & chicken recipe!

Main Ingredients Needed To Make Keto Bacon Wrapped Chicken

Below are all the ingredients you’ll need to make this low-carb bacon-wrapped chicken. Note that the full printable recipe card is at the bottom of the page.

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Ingredients Needed

• Skinless, boneless chicken breasts or boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• Bacon, not thick cut
• Brown sugar substitute
• Chipotle powder
• Smoked paprika
• Chili powder
• Salt
• Garlic powder
• Onion powder
• Black pepper
• Cumin powder

What’s The Best Bacon To Use When Wrapping Chicken?

When it comes to choosing the best piece of bacon for wrapping chicken, you’ll want medium-cut bacon slices with a uniform thickness.

This is the best way to ensure an even cooking time. If the bacon is too thick, it will prevent the piece of chicken under the bacon from cooking properly.

You’ll risk overcooking the chicken and trying to cook the top of the bacon. The cooking process will be skewed if you choose bacon that is too thick.

How To Make Keto Bacon Wrapped Chicken

Making this keto-friendly bacon-wrapped chicken is pretty straightforward.

You’ll start by preheating the oven to 375 degrees F and then proceed to make the dry rub.

In a small bowl, combine well the brown sugar substitute, salt, paprika, chipotle powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin powder, and black pepper to make your rub.

If you want a spicy rub, add 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the mixture. 

Rub half the seasoning all over the chicken breasts, then wrap each chicken breast with two slices of bacon.

Once the chicken is fully wrapped in bacon, place the chicken breast seam side down on an aluminum foil-wrapped pan that can accommodate all the chicken.

Then sprinkle the remaining seasonings over the top of the chicken and bake for thirty-thirty-five minutes. Be sure to baste the chicken with the pan drippings a few times during the cooking process.

If, after the chicken is cooked, the bacon has not fully crisped, you can broil it in the oven for a few minutes until it does.

How Long Does It Take To Cook Bacon Wrapped Chicken?

On average, chicken breasts that are covered in bacon and baked in a 375-degree F oven take anywhere between thirty to 35 minutes to cook. 

The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165 degrees F on a meat thermometer to be considered safe to eat. 

The cooking time will vary if cooking skinless chicken thighs, since dark meat takes a little longer to cook.

Best Brown Sugar Substitute To Use In Keto Bacon Wrapped Chicken

As far as a brown sugar substitute, I can recommend for this bacon chicken; I like using Sukrin Gold.

The brown sugar substitute caramelizes as the chicken bakes; it gives a depth of flavor that you would otherwise miss, so I wouldn’t omit it if you want to ensure the same results.

You can also use Lakanto Golden and Swerve’s Brown Sugar.

And if you can’t get your hands on some brown sugar substitutes, you could use a granulated sugar substitute instead.

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