Best Ever Firecracker Chicken: A Juicy Twist with Turkey Bacon
Discover the ultimate recipe for Firecracker Chicken that brings the heat with a delicious twist of turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1/2 cup hot sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Wrap each piece of chicken with turkey bacon and secure with toothpicks.
- In a bowl, mix hot sauce, honey, soy sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet; sear the bacon-wrapped chicken on all sides.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and pour the sauce over it.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
Notes
- For a milder flavor, reduce the amount of hot sauce.
- Serve with a side of rice or a fresh salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with bacon
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8 grams
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 20 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 mg