Bacon Wrapped Chicken Skewers
Juicy oven baked bacon wrapped chicken skewers glazed with butter, and thyme. A sweet and savory recipe that’s easy for weeknights.
Bacon Wrapped Chicken Skewers
These oven baked bacon wrapped chicken skewers are the perfect balance of simple and elegant, with tender chicken wrapped in smoky bacon and brushed in a rich butter and brown sugar glaze with thyme. As they cook, the glaze creates a beautiful golden coating with a light caramel sweetness that keeps the meat juicy and full of flavor. You can prepare them in the oven, air fryer, on the stovetop, or on the grill, and easily change the taste with a touch of garlic, lemon juice, or mustard in the glaze. This versatile recipe is ideal for family dinners, holiday platters, or relaxed entertaining and is always loved by both kids and adults. Find more ideas 👉🏻 Oven Bake and Grilled Meals.
FAQ’s and Tips
Tips for the Best Bacon Wrapped Chicken Skewers
Do not slice the chicken pieces too thick
- Finger thick medallions cook evenly and allow the bacon to become golden at the same time.
Finish under the broiler for extra color
- Just a few minutes at the end creates a beautiful golden crust.
Soak wooden skewers first
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for about 20 minutes so they do not burn.
Yes. Assemble the skewers and keep them covered in the fridge. Brush with the glaze just before baking.
Yes. Cook in a single layer at a high temperature until the bacon is crisp and the chicken is cooked through.
Absolutely. Wrap the skewers in foil and cook on a covered grill, then open the foil at the end to brown the bacon.
Yes. Boneless skinless thighs are slightly juicier and very flavorful in this recipe. Just skin open up and use them that way.
Ingredients for Bacon Wrapped Chicken Skewers
- chicken breast 🐔
- bacon 🥓
- sprigs rosemary
- butter 🧈
- brown sugar
- paprika, coriander
- black pepper, salt to taste.
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How To bake Bacon Wrapped Chicken Skewers
Start by slicing the chicken breasts lengthwise, then gently flatten them on a covered cutting board to create even thickness. Choose a fresh, medium-sized chicken fillet. It’s best to slice it lengthwise or lightly pound it to an even thickness. Use high quality butter with at least 82% fat content. Brown sugar is preferable to white sugar. It has caramel notes and adds a deeper flavor to the glaze.
Lay overlapping bacon strips on the board, place the chicken on top, season well.
Roll everything tightly into a log. Slice the roll into finger thick pieces and repeat with the remaining chicken and bacon. Thread a few slices onto each skewer and brush them generously with a melted butter and brown sugar glaze. Sprinkle with rosemary, You can use fresh or dried rosemary. Place on foil, and bake in a hot oven until the bacon is golden and the chicken is cooked through, turning halfway for even browning.
For a deeper caramelized crust, finish under the broiler or grill, for a few minutes before serving with fresh onion, rosemary, and lemon wedges.
If you need to swap out ingredients, brown sugar can easily be replaced with honey, maple syrup, or coconut sugar. Thyme, oregano, or an Italian herb blend work well in place of rosemary. Olive oil can be substituted for butter.
These skewers can be prepared in a variety of ways. Bake them in the oven, pan fry them and finish cooking under a lid, cook them in an air fryer, or grill them covered in foil. You can add a little garlic, lemon juice, or mustard to the glaze for new flavor variations without changing the base. This is a great recipe for every day, Sundays, or for “guests at the door.”
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Bacon Wrapped Chicken Skewers
Juicy oven baked bacon wrapped chicken skewers glazed with butter, and thyme. A sweet and savory recipe that’s easy for weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 40 min
- Total Time: 55 min
- Yield: 3 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: oven cook and bake
Ingredients
- 1 chicken breast
- 10 slices bacon
- 1–2 sprigs rosemary
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- salt to taste.
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breast in half lengthwise and place on a cutting board. Cover the board with cling film and beat gently (the fillet is very tender).
- Place 5 slices of bacon on the board, overlapping them.
- Place half of the chicken fillet on top of the bacon. Season with salt and spices.
- Roll the bacon and fillet into a roll. Use a sharp knife to cut into finger-thick slices. Shape the other half of the fillet and bacon slices in the same way.
- Thread three slices per serving onto a skewer. Melt the butter in a microwave and mix it with brown sugar until completely melted. Brush the chicken pieces with the glaze on all sides. Sprinkle them with rosemary. Transfer the skewers to foil and bake in the oven at 200°C (400°F) for about 30 minutes.
- You can turn the skewers over after 15 minutes, and at the end, turn on the broiler/grill for 2-3 minutes to crusts.
- The finished dish can be served on a board with onions, rosemary, and lemon wedges. Enjoy!
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