Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Thighs with Garlic Herb Butter

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Succulent chicken thighs encased in smoky bacon and finished with a fragrant garlic-herb butter sauce that clings to every bite. This American-inspired chicken recipe (low-carb), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs boneless chicken thighs, smoked bacon strips, unsalted butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. 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: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 2 American cuisine 520 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut bacon into 1-inch pieces, then wrap each chicken thigh with 1 piece of bacon, securing with toothpicks.
  2. Step 2: Heat coconut oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add chicken, skin-side down, and sear for 3 minutes until golden brown.
  3. Step 3: Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 20 minutes, flipping halfway, until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internal temperature.
  4. Step 4: While chicken bakes, melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add minced garlic and rosemary, stirring for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
  5. Step 5: Remove chicken from oven, let rest 5 minutes, then brush generously with garlic-herb butter and serve immediately.

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