Rosemary-Bacon Grilled Chicken Breasts
Rosemary-Bacon Grilled Chicken Breasts deliver juicy meat kissed with smoky bacon and piney rosemary, balanced by a gentle garlic warmth. It’s a simple yet elegant dish that shines at weeknight dinners or casual cookouts, pairing beautifully with grilled vegetables or a crisp salad. The aromatic herbs and crisped bacon make each bite deeply flavorful without being heavy.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 2
Sprinkle 1 teaspoon garlic powder on each chicken breast and season with salt and pepper.
- 3
Place one rosemary sprig on each chicken breast.
- 4
Wrap bacon around the chicken to hold the rosemary in place, and secure the bacon with a toothpick or an additional thick rosemary stem.
- 5
Cook the chicken breasts until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 8 minutes per side.
- 6
An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 7
Stay near the grill to manage any flare-ups from the bacon.
- 8
Remove the toothpicks before serving.
- Calories 394.81 kcal Moderate
- Protein 65.68 g Good Source
- Carbs 2.25 g Moderate
- Total Fat 13.15 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 4.03 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 160.83 mg High
- Sodium 592.73 mg High
- Fiber 0.18 g Low Source
- Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 4.16 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.54 mg Low Source
- Potassium 8.81 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 1.91 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.29 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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