BBQ Bacon-Wrapped Chicken

BBQ Bacon-Wrapped Chicken    

  

      Ingredients

 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 

 1/2 teaspoon salt 

 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 

 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika 

 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 

 8-10 strips thick-cut smoked bacon 

 1/4 cup mesquite barbecue sauce          

                       

                                 

 Directions

 1. Preheat the oven to 450°F. 

 2. Line a baking sheet with a layer of aluminum foil, 

spray it with nonstick cooking spray.

 3. In a small mixing bowl combine the salt, pepper, 

paprika, and cayenne. Spray lightly both sides of the 

chicken with non-stick spray. Sprinkle the spice 

mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts.

 4. Wrap each chicken breast with at least 2 bacon strips, 

using toothpicks to hold the bacon in place. Brush each 

breast with barbecue sauce.

 5. Bake for 25–35 minutes or until the internal temp. 

reaches 160 degress.

 6. Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes, 

remove toothpicks and serve.