Bacon-Wrapped Roast Chicken
Bacon-Wrapped Roast Chicken features a tender whole bird enriched with butter under a smoky, peppery blanket of crisp bacon. Gentle thyme and paprika perfume the meat while beef broth keeps everything juicy, yielding rich pan drippings perfect for spooning over slices. Serve this comforting centerpiece for a cozy Sunday dinner or a small gathering when you want classic flavors with a touch of decadence.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook2 hrs
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Bacon-Wrapped Roast Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 42 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 16
- Heart Health
- 63
- Metabolic
- 14
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 40
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- 2
Rub butter over the entire chicken; season with thyme, salt, and black pepper. Place the carrots inside the cavity; tie the legs together. Set the chicken, breast-side up, in a roasting pan. Lay the bacon strips over the top of the chicken; secure them with toothpicks. Sprinkle with paprika. Pour the beef broth into the roasting pan; do not pour it over the bacon.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, then lower the temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Baste with the broth. Continue baking until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near but not touching the bone, registers 180 degrees F (82 degrees C), about 1 hour and 15 minutes, basting every 15 minutes with broth.
- 4
Remove the bacon; discard the toothpicks. Bake the chicken for 15 minutes more to brown the skin. Transfer to a serving platter; remove the ties. The bacon can be eaten, but it is best to discard the carrots.
- Calories 164.28 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 18.95 g Good Source 38%
- Carbohydrate 3.11 g 1%
- Total Fat 8.54 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 3.77 g Moderate 19%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 58.53 mg Moderate 20%
- Sodium 411.77 mg Moderate 18%
- Dietary Fiber 0.72 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 1.81 g --
- Added Sugars 0.35 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 15.64 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.37 mg Low Source 2%
- Potassium 89.74 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 0.62 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.02 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
About This Recipe
Bacon Wrapped Roast Chicken is made with 8 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 2 hrs 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Bacon, Beef Broth, Butter, and Carrot. Each serving provides about 164.28 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Bacon-Wrapped Roast Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Beef Broth, Butter, Carrot, Dried Thyme. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Bacon-Wrapped Roast Chicken?
- About 2 hrs 30 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 2 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 164.28 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Bacon-Wrapped Roast Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 8 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Bacon-Wrapped Roast Chicken healthy?
- Bacon-Wrapped Roast Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 164.28 calories and 18.95 g of protein, or 38% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 411.77 mg (18% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.77 g (19% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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