This is how long to cook bacon wrapped chicken thighs in oven at 375 degrees. Moist fork tender meat with crispy bacon slices hugging each one on the outside. Pair with our Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Onions for the perfect meal.
Chicken thighs with bacon are super addictive. Using thick cut bacon all the way around you get the juicy chicken inside you love with a salty crunch on the outsides. Roasted perfectly every time. (post may contain affiliate links)
Chicken Thighs Bacon Wrapped
I mean you can do the same thing with any proteins really. If you prefer chicken breasts you could do the same thing but I’d use small boneless skinless pieces so they are about the same cook time. When we make Bacon Wrapped Salmon we use the same type of slices. I like uncured Boars Head if I had to choose the best.
We do love making Bacon Wrapped Whole Chicken but some nights there are just a few of us so we don’t need the whole bird. THIS is how to do the same thing with dark meat or boneless skinless chicken breasts too. 15 minutes of prep time is all you need with a dry rub that makes the flavors pop!
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How to Cook Bacon Wrapped Chicken in the Oven
We will explain how to bake these the “old fashioned” way here. Recently we have added other methods with different meats in the middle too like our Air Fryer Meatloaf With Bacon which was a huge hit at our house too.
- 4 chicken thighs boneless skinless used
- 8 slices bacon that is fresh or thawed
- Frozen Bacon won’t work in this case
- if you wanted to use Turkey Bacon in the Oven for lower fat that works too
- Garlic powder
- Paprika
- 1 tsp thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Use an instant read thermometer before serving
If you wanted to compare baked vs. sautéed in a cast iron skillet we do have information on How Long to Cook Chicken Thighs on Stove here too. What I would do is set to medium heat to get it to 165 degrees F in the center, then increase the heat to high to crisp the outsides to your liking.
How Long to Cook Bacon Wrapped Chicken Thighs
That depends on how large and thick your pieces are of course but typically 40 minutes does the trick. If you use different proteins in the future you just adjust according to how much smaller the middle is vs. these. Little Smokies with Brown Sugar would of course take a fraction of the time, you just monitor the crisp you want on the outsides.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C), or this is How Long to Bake Chicken Thighs at 425 for faster but I like longer in this case.
- Line a baking dish with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup. Pat dry with paper towels.
- Season both sides with salt, black pepper, paprika, and dried thyme.
- Take each thigh and wrap it with 2 slices of bacon. Sprinkle the chicken thighs with any remaining seasoning.
- Carefully transfer pieces with seam side down so they don’t unravel to the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes.
- Flip each piece over and continue baking an additional 10 to 15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the bacon is crispy.
- (If crispier bacon is desired and the chicken is cooked through, turn on the oven broiler and broil for 5 minutes, watching closely to avoid burning)
- As with any other chicken recipes, serve hot with your favorite vegetables, rice, or salad.
If you wanted to add some sweetness you could create more of a maple candied bacon flavor on the outside. All you have to do for that is to wrap and then brush maple syrup on top of that for more of a savory sweet duo for every bite. Jump to recipe and let us know what you think!
Baked Chicken Thighs Wrapped with Bacon
Yes these are a bit more expensive but especially in this case the outsides will fall off if you have to dig into the meat to dislodge the bone if you don’t. If that isn’t an option for you, here are instructions on How Long to Bake Bone-in Chicken Thighs at 350 instead.
Frozen Chicken Thighs in Oven won’t work in this case either. As the meat thaws with the heat it would make the pork wet and wouldn’t crisp. The overall texture would just NOT be good. You could bake half way, and then tuck 1 slice underneath each one and over the top to kinda’ get the same result.
How Long to Cook Bacon Wrapped Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
That depends on the method but you’re looking at under an hour. If it is summertime you may be all about cooking outside, we get it. This is How Long to Grill Chicken Thighs that don’t take very long and you will still get that crispiness on the outside you would otherwise but not heat up your house. 😉
Bacon Wrapped Chicken Thighs
Equipment
- 1 sheet pan
Ingredients
- 4 chicken thighs, boneless skinless used
- 8 slices bacon
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp thyme
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels.Season both sides with salt, black pepper, paprika, and dried thyme.
- Take each chicken thigh and wrap it with 2 slices of bacon. Sprinkle the chicken thighs with any remaining seasoning. Carefully transfer the chicken thighs to the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes.
- Flip the chicken and continue baking an additional 10 to 15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the bacon is crispy. (If crispier bacon is desired and the chicken is cooked through, turn on the oven broiler and broil for 5 minutes, watching closely to avoid burning.)
- Serve hot with your favorite vegetables, rice, or salad.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
