Make a chicken dinner everyone begs for. Bacon wrapped chicken thighs are smokey and juicy with the perfect balance of spice.
What Are Bacon Wrapped Chicken Thighs
Just like the name implies, bacon wrapped chicken thighs are boneless skinless chicken thighs that are wrapped in bacon and then dusted with a perfect combination of spices.
Then, they are baked in the oven until the bacon is crispy and the chicken is fully cooked.
For food safety, use an instant read food thermometer and make sure the chicken is cooked until it reaches a temperature of 165F.
There are a lot of different ways to make them. So, I’m going to share some of my best tips and ingredient swaps.
If you’d rather get to the recipe, scroll down to it. It’s in a printable recipe card near the bottom of the post.
Shopping List
Before you make your keto bacon wrapped chicken thighs, this is what you’ll need from the store.
All of the exact ingredient amounts are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Chicken Thighs
- Bacon
- Garlic Powder
- Paprika
- Dried Thyme
- Fresh Parsley
Best Type of Bacon For Wrapping
Pork bacon is the best kind to use for making bacon-wrapped recipes. It gets really crispy and holds its shape really well. Since turkey bacon is leaner, it goes from too soft to too brittle and isn’t easy to wrap.
For the chicken thighs, you don’t have to cut the bacon. Use two entire slices of bacon to wrap completely around each chicken thigh.
And if you want the chicken to get really crispy, I suggest patting the chicken with a paper towel before you season it with the spices.
What To Eat With Chicken Thighs
These chicken thighs are the perfect entree for a family dinner. Serve them with some some keto breadsticks and loaded cauliflower mash with it.
And if your family loves bread, then make some Keto bacon and cheese biscuits on the side.
For some veggies, Cucumber and cauliflower salad is a fiber-packed nutritious salad that everyone enjoys.
How To Use Leftover Chicken
Save your leftover bacon and chicken thighs. Store them in an airtight container and keep them in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Then, use the leftover chicken in a bunch of different recipes.
Use it in chicken salad, soup, or just shred it and use it as a protein on a chopped salad.
Making Them
Here are the step by step pictures that you’ll need to make this delicious keto bacon wrapped chicken thighs recipe. The exact measurements and instructions are located in the printable recipe card just a little bit further below.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Directions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt, black pepper, paprika, and dried thyme.
Take each chicken thigh and wrap it with 2 slices of bacon. Sprinkle the chicken thighs with any remaining seasoning.
Carefully transfer the seared chicken thighs to the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes. Flip the chicken and continue baking an additional 10 to 15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the bacon is crispy.
If crispier bacon is desired and the chicken is cooked through, turn on the oven broiler and broil for 5 minutes, watching closely to avoid burning.
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Keto Bacon Wrapped Chicken Thighs
Equipment
- Skillet
Ingredients
- 4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
- 8 slices Bacon
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Dried Thyme
- Fresh Parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt, black pepper, paprika, and dried thyme.
- Take each chicken thigh and wrap it with 2 slices of bacon.
- Sprinkle the chicken thighs with any remaining seasoning.
- Carefully transfer the seared chicken thighs to the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes. Flip the chicken and continue baking an additional 10 to 15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the bacon is crispy. (If crispier bacon is desired and the chicken is cooked through, turn on the oven broiler and broil for 5 minutes, watching closely to avoid burning.)
Notes
Chicken Thigh Recipes
If you enjoyed making and eating these tasty bacon wrapped chicken thighs, then here are some more recipes you can make with chicken thighs. All of them are keto-friendly, too!
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