Cowboy BBQ Bacon Cheddar Chicken (Print-Friendly Format)

Juicy chicken meets smoky bacon, barbecue sauce, and cheddar for a crowd-pleasing comfort food classic.

# Ingredients You’ll Need:

→ Main Components

01 - 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
02 - 8 slices bacon
03 - 1 cup (100 g) shredded cheddar cheese
04 - 1 cup (240 ml) barbecue sauce

→ Seasoning & Preparation

05 - 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
07 - 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
08 - 0.5 teaspoon salt
09 - Olive oil, for greasing baking dish

→ Garnish

10 - Fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Set oven to 190°C and allow to fully preheat before proceeding.
02 - Grease a baking dish thoroughly with olive oil to prevent chicken from sticking.
03 - Blend garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt in a small bowl. Evenly coat each chicken breast with the seasoning mixture.
04 - In a skillet over medium heat, cook bacon slices until crisp. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess fat.
05 - Wrap each seasoned chicken breast with two slices of crisp bacon, securing ends underneath or with toothpicks if needed.
06 - Place bacon-wrapped chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish in a single layer.
07 - Pour half of the barbecue sauce evenly over each chicken breast, ensuring full coverage.
08 - Transfer dish to the preheated oven and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until chicken is fully cooked and internal temperature reaches 75°C.
09 - Remove dish from oven. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the chicken and drizzle with remaining barbecue sauce.
10 - Return dish to oven for 5–7 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbling.
11 - Carefully remove toothpicks. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley if desired, and serve immediately.

# Extra Tips:

01 - For even crispier bacon, pre-cook slightly less before wrapping, as it will finish cooking in the oven.

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