Bacon-Wrapped Aussie Chicken Breast with Garlic Butter

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · ·

Juicy chicken breasts wrapped in smoky bacon, pan-seared and finished with a rich garlic butter sauce that enhances every bite. This australian-inspired chicken ready in about 25 minutes pairs bacon slices, unsalted butter, minced garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Australian cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Season 4 chicken breasts evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Wrap each breast with 2 slices of bacon, securing with toothpicks if needed.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon-wrapped chicken breasts and sear for 5 minutes on each side until the bacon is crisp and chicken is golden.
  3. Step 3: Reduce heat to low, add 3 tbsp unsalted butter and 3 minced garlic cloves to the skillet. Spoon the garlic butter over the chicken continuously for 3 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and butter is fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Remove from heat and garnish with 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Bacon-Wrapped Aussie Chicken Breast with Garlic Butter take to make?

Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Bacon-Wrapped Aussie Chicken Breast with Garlic Butter?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep bacon slices from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Bacon-Wrapped Aussie Chicken Breast with Garlic Butter?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Bacon-Wrapped Aussie Chicken Breast with Garlic Butter for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Bacon-Wrapped Aussie Chicken Breast with Garlic Butter?

Australian chicken like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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