Bacon Wrapped Chicken Thighs

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 Bacon Wrapped Recipe

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!

Ingredients

• 4 chicken thighs boneless skinless used
• 8 slices bacon that is fresh or thawed
• Garlic powder and paprika for seasonings
• 1 tsp thyme is nice too
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Use an instant read thermometer before serving

Can you wrap chicken with frozen bacon?

I think that is a bit obvious as a no answer but Frozen Bacon won’t work in this case because it isn’t flexible. You would need to defrost at least part of the way to be able to bend it and tuck under one another so it doesn’t unravel.

Can you wrap frozen chicken thighs with bacon?

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.

Substitutions

For a lower fat idea, if you wanted to use Turkey Bacon in the Oven for lower fat that works too. I will say that you will get less flavor out of it because fat=flavor but a variation you that will work.

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.

How to Cook Bacon Wrapped Chicken in the Oven at 375

• 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!

How Long to Cook Bacon Wrapped Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs

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.