Bacon Wrapped Chicken Tray Bake (Print Version)
Savory chicken thighs wrapped in crispy bacon, roasted with baby potatoes, carrots, and green beans for an easy satisfying dinner.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Chicken & Bacon
01 - 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs
02 - 8 slices streaky bacon
03 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
04 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Vegetables
08 - 1 lb baby potatoes, halved
09 - 2 large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
10 - 1 red onion, cut into wedges
11 - 7 oz green beans, trimmed
12 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
13 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
14 - Salt and pepper to taste
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking tray with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
02 - In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt until well combined.
03 - Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Rub the spice mixture evenly over each thigh.
04 - Wrap each chicken thigh with a slice of bacon, securing the ends underneath the chicken.
05 - Arrange baby potatoes, carrots, and red onion on the baking tray. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil, sprinkle with dried thyme, salt, and pepper; toss to coat evenly.
06 - Place the bacon-wrapped chicken thighs evenly over the vegetables on the baking tray.
07 - Roast in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
08 - Remove the tray from the oven, add green beans, and toss gently with the other vegetables.
09 - Return to the oven and roast for another 15 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and bacon is crispy.
10 - Let the tray rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve directly from the baking tray.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Everything cooks on one pan so cleanup is practically nonexistent
- The bacon keeps the chicken incredibly juicy while creating crispy edges everyone fights over
02 -
- Drying the chicken thoroughly with paper towels before seasoning is the secret to getting that bacon properly crispy instead of soggy
- If your bacon is shrinking too much, you can secure it with toothpicks but I've found tucking the ends underneath usually works fine
03 -
- Crowd everything on one pan but don't overlap the chicken pieces or they'll steam instead of roast
- Let the tray rest before serving so the juices have time to redistribute back into the meat