Description
Juicy, savory chicken thighs wrapped in crispy bacon and topped with a rich garlic herb butter. This low-carb, keto-friendly dinner is ready in about 30 minutes and requires minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds (900g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 12–16 slices thick-cut bacon
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- 4–5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil and lightly grease.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, thyme, onion powder, black pepper, and salt. Mix until a uniform paste forms. Add lemon zest or red pepper flakes if using.
- Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels to ensure crispy bacon. Lightly season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Wrap a slice of bacon around each chicken thigh, overlapping slightly in the middle. Place seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Place a generous tablespoon of the garlic herb butter on top of each chicken thigh.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). If bacon browns too quickly, tent with foil. Optionally broil for 1-2 minutes for extra crispiness.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Spoon pan juices over the top.
Notes
Patting the chicken dry is crucial for crispy bacon. Use thick-cut bacon to prevent burning. The garlic herb butter can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to a week. For dairy-free, substitute butter with olive oil or coconut oil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh wrap
- Calories: 450
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 34
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Carbohydrates: 1
- Protein: 35
Keywords: keto, low carb, bacon wrapped chicken, chicken thighs, garlic herb butter, easy dinner, weeknight meal, gluten free, high protein