Bacon-Wrapped BBQ Chicken Breasts
Bacon-Wrapped BBQ Chicken Breasts deliver juicy chicken encased in crisp, smoky bacon with a glossy ketchup, maple, and Dijon glaze that balances sweet and tangy notes. Each bite is rich and savory with a hint of mustard warmth and lemon brightness, perfect for weeknight dinners or casual backyard gatherings.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Bacon-Wrapped BBQ Chicken Breasts, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 32 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 20 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 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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- 35
- Heart Health
- 23
- Metabolic
- 36
- Digestive
- 36
- Inflammatory
- 59
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Cook the bacon until just opaque. Blot it with paper towels. Season the chicken evenly with salt and pepper. Wrap each chicken breast with the bacon, securing the strips with toothpicks. Set aside.
- 2
Preheat the grill to medium-high.
- 3
Mix the ketchup with the maple syrup, mustard, lemon juice, and garlic. Brush half of the sauce all over the chicken.
- 4
Place the chicken on the grill and reduce the heat to medium. Grill, turning and basting twice with the remaining sauce, until the bacon is almost crisp or the chicken is cooked through, about 15 minutes.
- 5
Squeeze lemon wedges over the chicken and sprinkle with chives. Remove the toothpicks before serving.
- Calories 560.38 kcal High 28%
- Protein 61.07 g Good Source 122%
- Carbohydrate 59.91 g 22%
- Total Fat 7.74 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 1.72 g Moderate 9%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 152.25 mg High 51%
- Sodium 775.89 mg High 34%
- Dietary Fiber 4.35 g Moderate 16%
- Total Sugars 39.11 g --
- Added Sugars 9.77 g Moderate 20%
- Calcium 45.34 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.82 mg Moderate 10%
- Potassium 194.76 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 61.28 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 62.84 mg Good Source 70%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Mustard
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Bacon Wrapped BBQ Chicken Breasts is made with 11 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bacon, Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, and Fresh Chives. Each serving provides about 560.38 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Bacon-Wrapped BBQ Chicken Breasts made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Fresh Chives, Ketchup. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Bacon-Wrapped BBQ Chicken Breasts?
- About 40 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 560.38 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Bacon-Wrapped BBQ Chicken Breasts easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Bacon-Wrapped BBQ Chicken Breasts healthy?
- Bacon-Wrapped BBQ Chicken Breasts has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 560.38 calories and 61.07 g of protein, or 122% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 775.89 mg (34% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 1.72 g (9% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 9.77 g (20% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Mustard, Tomatoes and Garlic, 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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