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Maple Garlic Bacon Chicken

A comforting and rich dish of chicken seared with crispy bacon and flavored with a sweet and savory maple garlic sauce, perfect for chaotic weeknights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 460

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces chicken breasts (or thighs, if you dare) Thighs are juicier and can handle more sauce.
  • 4 strips thick-cut bacon Crispy bits are a guilty pleasure.
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced Use 5 if fighting off vampires or bad moods.
  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup Use real maple syrup, not imitation.
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard Adds a little zing to balance the sweetness.
  • Salt and pepper to taste Season liberally.
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish) Enhances presentation.

Method
 

Cooking the Bacon
  1. In a large cast-iron skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Searing the Chicken
  1. In the same skillet, add a drizzle of olive oil. Once the bacon grease is hot, add the chicken breasts and sear for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Incorporating Garlic & Bacon
  1. Once the chicken has seared, add the minced garlic and chopped bacon back into the pan. Stir for about a minute until the garlic smells divine.
Making the Sauce
  1. Add the maple syrup and Dijon mustard to the skillet, stirring well to combine. Let it bubble and thicken slightly for about 2-3 minutes.
Resting and Serving
  1. Once the chicken is fully cooked—reaching an internal temperature of 75°C—remove it from the heat and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 460kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 37gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 900mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10g

Notes

Leftovers taste even better the next day. If you need to pause, cover the skillet to keep it warm.
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