Bacon Wrapped Chicken Thighs

These bacon wrapped chicken thighs are seasoned with Cajun seasoning, salt and pepper, that’s it. Then they are wrapped in bacon, sprinkled with brown sugar and baked until the bacon is golden brown and the chicken is juicy and flavorful.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword bacon, chicken

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 45

Total Time 1

Servings

Calories 502kcal

Author Elizabeth

Ingredients

6 Chicken Thighs boneless and skinless (about 1½ - 2 pounds) – trimmed of any fat
2 teaspoons Cajun Seasoning
1 teaspoon Salt we use kosher salt
½ teaspoon Black Pepper
6 - 8 Bacon Slices regular or thick sliced
3 - 4 tablespoons Brown Sugar

Instructions

You will also need: Casserole dish or rimmed baking dish or pan, Cooking spray

Prep work

Preheat oven to 375° F
Lightly coat a casserole dish or rimmed baking pan with cooking spray.
Trim away any fat from the chicken thighs.
Season the chicken on both sides with the cajun seasoning, salt and pepper.
Wrap each chicken thigh in one or two slices of bacon, depending on the size of the chicken thigh and the length of the bacon. Make it so that the ends of the bacon end up on the bottom of the chicken. Stretch it lightly, if necessary, to make it reach.
Place the chicken on the greased casserole dish.
Lightly sprinkle the top of the wrapped chicken with the brown sugar.

Bake

Place the chicken in the preheated oven for approximately 45 minutes, or until the bacon is cooked and the chicken registers, at least, 165°F at its thickest part.
If you want to crisp up the bacon a little more, switch the oven to low broil and cook for just 1-3 minutes. If you decide to broil the bacon, do not leave the oven’s side. Turn on the oven light and keep an eye on it until removed.

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