Roasted Chicken Breasts Wrapped In Bacon With Leeks
Looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dish? Try our roasted bacon-wrapped chicken breasts with savory leeks - perfect for any dinner occasion! Keto and Paleo-friendly.
Servings 2
Calories 716kcal
Cost $15
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts skin-on
- 2 leeks sliced into ¼-inch slices
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 tablespoon cooking fat beef tallow, lard, or bacon grease
- ⅓ cup water
- 14 slices of bacon
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- To start, preheat your oven to 400 F. In a bowl, combine chicken breasts, leek slices, picked thyme leaves, cooking fat, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix everything together well.2 chicken breasts, 2 leeks, 3 tablespoon olive oil, 3 sprigs fresh thyme, 2 tablespoon cooking fat, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Next, line the bottom of a baking dish with a sheet of aluminum paper that's larger than the dish to create loose ends. Place the leek mixture on the bottom of the dish and put the chicken breasts on top.
- Wrap each chicken breast with 7 slices of bacon and drizzle more olive oil and cooking fat over the top. Add a few whole thyme sprigs, and pour in some water. Fold the loose ends of the aluminum paper over the uncovered leeks to prevent them from burning.14 slices of bacon, ⅓ cup water
- Place the dish in the middle of the preheated oven and cook for about 30 minutes, or until the chicken is well cooked.
- Once done, remove from the oven and serve.
Notes
- This can also be made with chicken thighs or chicken legs if you prefer.
- Add a sliced onion to the mixture for additional flavor.
- Sprinkle the chicken with smoked paprika for a bit of a smoky flavor.
- Make sure the chicken has reached 165°F internally before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 2g | Calories: 716kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 55g | Fat: 48g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Monounsaturated Fat: 24g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 153mg | Sodium: 156mg | Potassium: 638mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1735IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 4mg