Four-ingredient entrées don’t get easier, or more lip-smacking good, than this Bacon Wrapped Barbecue Chicken. Boneless chicken breasts are seasoned with a barbecue dry rub, wrapped in smoky bacon, and brushed with barbecue sauce, then baked until juicy and tender inside with a lightly charred, irresistible exterior. The only thing left to do is dig in.

Easy Bacon Wrapped Barbecue Chicken Breast Recipe

We love our barbecue here in North Carolina. We’re most famous for pork barbecue, but we tend to love all kinds of barbecue equally. In the Eastern parts of the state you’ll see barbecue served most often with a tangy sometimes spicy, vinegar based sauce. In the Western parts of North Carolina, barbecue is most often served dressed with a sweet tomato based sauce. I enjoy both but tend to lean toward a sweeter bbq sauce, personally. That’s typically what it comes down to with both seasonings and sauces, you can eat barbecue the way it suits you most.

Checkout this quick list of key ingredients you’ll need make Easy Bacon Wrapped Barbecue Chicken Breasts: (Scroll down for full printable recipe card.)

Chicken – Boneless skinless chicken breasts.
Bacon Slices – Thick cut bacon for a smoky bacon flavor.
Seasonings – Use your favorite prepared barbecue seasoning.

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How to Make the Best Bacon Wrapped Barbecue Chicken Recipe

Heat Oven and Prepare the Pan – Preheat the oven to 375°F. Spray a broiler pan or oven safe grill pan with cooking spray. Set aside.
Season Chicken – Sprinkle with each piece of chicken breasts on all sides with the barbecue seasoning.
Wrap the Chicken Breast with Bacon Strips – Wrap each chicken breast with 2 slices of bacon. Place seam side down on the pan.
Transfer to the Oven – Bake per the cooking time in the recipe.
Brush with Barbecue Sauce – Brush the chicken liberally on all sides with barbecue sauce.
Finish Baking – Continue to cook an additional 8-10 minutes or until charred and the juices run clear.
Serve – Let stand 5 minutes, then serve.

Kitchen Equipment to Make Bacon Wrapped BBQ Chicken in the Oven

Large oven safe grill pan or sheet pan covered with heavy duty foil for easy clean-up. You could also use an oven safe skillet.
Measuring cups and spoons.
Small bowl.
Pastry brush.

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Recipe Variations, Tips and Substitutions

Chicken – You could adapt this recipe using boneless skinless chicken thighs or chicken tenders in place of chicken breasts. Chicken thighs will take longer to cook and chicken tenders will cook more quickly. Check chicken thighs with an instant read thermometer for doneness, looking for 165°F internal temperature.
Barbecue Seasoning – You may already have a favorite barbecue seasoning that you like to use. If not, no worries there are many readily available on the spice aisle at the grocery store. Season the chicken breasts with a flavorful barbecue seasoning, such as McCormick’s smokehouse maple or similar, then wrap each piece with 2 slices of bacon.
Salt – Barbecue seasoning will likely have enough sodium in it to season the chicken breasts adequately. The amount can vary from brand to brand, so season the chicken with salt and pepper as needed, or to your personal taste.
Barbecue Sauce – There are so many delightful prepared barbecue sauces available on the market it makes easy entrees like these chicken breasts a cinch to make. A thicker bbq sauce works best and you can use your favorite ranging from a sweet and spicy flavor or a classic mesquite or hickory barbecue sauce. Go with your favorite bbq sauce.
Adjust the Servings – This recipe can easily be scaled up or down depending on your needs.
Serving Ideas – What to serve with barbecue chicken: Add a side of cole slaw, corn on the cob and baked beans with a slice of cornbread and enjoy a taste of the South in your mouth.

Storage and Leftovers

Make-Ahead Tip – These chicken breasts can be fully assembled one day in advance and placed into an airtight container chilled in the refrigerator until baking.
Leftovers – Store cooked Bacon Wrapped Barbecue Chicken Breasts chilled in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheating – Reheat bbq bacon-wrapped chicken under the boiler in the oven or in an air fryer just until heated through.
Freezer – You can freeze leftover chicken for up to 1 month. Thaw in the fridge and reheat just before serving to crisp the bacon.

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Make this Chicken Piccata and you’ll be dining on a restaurant favorite at home.
Pepperoni Pizza Chicken over a heaping helping of al dente spaghetti is a feast.
Chicken Satay from Food Network.

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