Maple Glazed Chicken With Crispy Bacon
Maple Glazed Chicken with Crispy Bacon combines tender chicken with a rich maple glaze and crispy bacon, offering a savory-sweet flavor. It’s a quick, delicious dish perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast fillets
- ½ cup flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika
- 4 slices bacon chopped
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp butter divided
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Lightly coat with flour to create a crispy crust.
- In a skillet, melt 1 tbsp butter and cook chopped bacon until crispy (5-7 minutes). Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate, leaving bacon grease in the skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt remaining 1 tbsp butter over medium heat. Cook chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side, until golden and cooked through (165°F). Remove and set aside.
- Lower heat and add maple syrup, soy sauce, and garlic powder to the skillet. Simmer for 2 minutes until the glaze thickens slightly.
- Return chicken to the skillet, spoon glaze over it, and sprinkle with crispy bacon. Let it cook for 1-2 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Transfer chicken to plates, drizzle with remaining glaze, and garnish with parsley.