Description
This Honey Garlic Bacon Chicken recipe features crispy bacon, juicy chicken breasts, and a sweet-savory garlic glaze. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep, with storage tips, dietary swaps, and pro techniques.
Ingredients
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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6 slices thick‑cut bacon, chopped
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1/2 cup flour (for dredging)
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/8 teaspoon black pepper
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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6 cloves garlic, minced
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1/3 cup honey
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1/4 cup soy sauce
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1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
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1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
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Fresh parsley, chopped (garnish)
Instructions
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Prepare the chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry. In a shallow dish, mix flour, salt, and pepper. Dredge each breast lightly to coat.
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Cook the bacon: In a large skillet over medium heat, add chopped bacon. Cook until golden‑brown and crispy. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the pan.
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Sear the chicken: Increase heat to medium‑high, add olive oil to the bacon fat. Once hot, sear chicken breasts for about 4–5 minutes per side until golden; transfer to a plate.
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Make the sauce: Lower heat to medium, add minced garlic to the pan and cook until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Stir in honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and Dijon mustard. Whisk thoroughly.
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Glaze the chicken: Return chicken breasts and bacon to the pan. Coat with the sauce and simmer for 5–7 minutes, occasionally spooning sauce over, until chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165 °F (74 °C) and sauce is slightly thickened.
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Serve: Transfer chicken to a serving platter, spoon extra glaze over, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and serve immediately while luscious and glistening.
Notes
If your chicken breasts are thick on one side and thin on the other, use a meat mallet or rolling pin to gently pound them to an even thickness. This ensures even cooking and helps prevent dryness.