Oven-Baked Chicken Breast Wrapped in Bacon with Smoky BBQ Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-25 · Updated 2026-05-25

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Wrapped in crispy bacon and brushed with a smoky BBQ glaze, delivering a perfect balance of savory and sweet flavors. This Australian-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, bacon strips, bbq sauce 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: 30 min Serves 4 Australian cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless (6 oz each) chicken breasts
8 bacon strips
1/2 cup smoky style bbq sauce
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Rub 4 chicken breasts evenly with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Wrap each chicken breast tightly with 2 strips of bacon, slightly overlapping to cover the surface.
Step 3: Place wrapped chicken breasts on a lined baking tray and bake for 20 minutes.
Step 4: Remove from oven and brush each breast generously with 1/2 cup smoky BBQ sauce, then return to oven for an additional 10 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature and bacon is crispy.
Step 5: Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.