Is breast or thigh better for skewers?

I've specified boneless skinless chicken thighs for this recipe; they're juicier and more flavorful than boneless skinless chicken breasts, and they also hold up better when using an acidic marinade; yogurt or lemon-based marinades can make boneless skinless chicken breasts leathery.

How do you keep chicken skewers from drying out?

I didn't want to use olive oil (I wanted to reduce flare-ups, not encourage them), so I tried some pieces of lemon on the skewers , and that really did the trick: The results were moist and flavorful, and the hot lemon juice squeezed over everything else at the table was lovely. A few words about the actual skewers.

Why is bacon wrapped chicken pink?

It is possible for the chicken to remain slightly pink when wrapped in bacon. The nitrates in the bacon could tinge the chicken pink, or the chicken can have a pink hue from a pigment in the meat called myoglobin .

Can you cook chicken and bacon together in the same pan?

Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until cooked through and golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, add the chopped bacon and cook until crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet, leaving the grease behind.

Does chicken bacon taste like bacon?

The taste was completely different, and surprisingly similar to real bacon , except obviously much healthier and without the shrinkage due to its leanness. I immediately bought two more packages of it and it's my go-to breakfast meat now. I can't believe how good this stuff is!

How do I keep my chicken from sticking to my skewer?

Temperature and time are the keys to grilling chicken. First, put a light coating of olive oil and seasoning directly on the chicken to help prevent sticking . Second, keep the grill temperature around 425-450F. If the temperature is too high the chicken will stick!

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By: KaterinaPosted: Jan 22, 2019Updated: Jun 26, 2023

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These Bacon Wrapped Chicken Skewers bring together two of my favorite food combinations: bacon and juicy chicken! Deliciously seasoned and oven grilled to a perfection, this recipe is very simple, but incredibly flavorful.

EASY & DELICIOUS CHICKEN SKEWERS RECIPE

Crispy bacon wrapped around juicy chicken bites makes for one delicious and perfect low carb dinner! Or an appetizer! I’m looking at you, Super-Bowl-Food.

Pals, if you are looking for an easy recipe to fit in your keto meal plan, and to satisfy that grilled chicken craving, give this Bacon Wrapped Chicken Skewers recipe a try.

I will also add thatthis low carb Bacon Wrapped Chicken is perfect for the bacon lovers in your life. My 6-year old daughter loves bacon *THIS* much, and thinks it should be added to a meal each and every single day.

HOW DO YOU COOK BACON WRAPPED CHICKEN SKEWERS?

This recipe takes very little time to prepare with just a few ingredients, including: boneless skinless chicken breasts, seasonings, and bacon.

Preheat oven to 350F.
Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and position a wire rack on top of the baking sheet. Spray wire rack with cooking spray and set aside.
Next, cut up the chicken breasts into about 1-1/2 inch pieces.
Drizzle chicken with a bit of olive oil.
Season chicken pieces with your favorite seasonings, or you can use my blend; I like to use salt, pepper, sweet paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, and dried basil.
Take bacon slices and cut them in half.
Wrap each bacon half around a piece of chicken, then thread onto skewers. About 5 to 6 pieces per skewer. You want to pack them close together on the skewer so that the bacon slices stay intact.

Arrange skewers on top of previously prepared baking rack.
Cook for 25 to 30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.

* GRILL METHOD INCLUDED IN THE RECIPE CARD BELOW *

Serve with Lemon Paprika Roasted Cauliflower or with a side of this awesome Easy and Quick Creamed Spinach recipe!

While this Oven Grilled Bacon Wrapped Chicken is perfect for dinner, it is also just as good served as an appetizer with a side of Homemade Ranch Dressing.

HOW TO FREEZE BACON WRAPPED CHICKEN

Tofreeze, place each piece of bacon wrapped chicken on a lined cookie sheet andfreezeovernight. Remove from freezer and place in freezer bags. Freeze for up to 3 months.
Defrost overnight in the fridge.
Remove from fridge and let stand 15 minutes on the counter.
Thread onto skewers and continue as directed.

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ENJOY!

Oven Grilled Bacon Wrapped Chicken Skewers

Katerina | Diethood

Crispy bacon wrapped around juicy chicken bites makes for one delicious and perfect low carb, Keto friendly dinner! Or an appetizer!

4.75 from 16 votes

Ingredients

▢ 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut up into 1 inch to 1-1/2 inch pieces
▢ 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
▢ salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
▢ 1/4 teaspoon smoked or sweet paprika
▢ 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
▢ 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
▢ 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
▢ 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
▢ 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
▢ 10 to 12 bacon slices, cut in half, crosswise
▢ 5 to 6 grilling skewers (I use metal skewers for the oven, but if you use wooden skewers, please soak them in water for 15 minutes prior to adding the chicken to the skewers.)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350F.
Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.
Set a wire rack on top of the baking sheet and spray with cooking oil; set aside.
Cut up your chicken into 1 to 1-1/2 inch pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Drizzle with olive oil and stir.
Season with salt, pepper, paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, and dried basil; mix around until well combined.
Wrap each piece of bacon around each chicken piece, and thread 5 to 6 pieces onto each skewer. You want to pack them close together on the skewer so that the bacon slices stay intact.
Arrange skewers on top of previously prepared baking rack.
Cook for 25 to 30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and bacon is crispy.
Remove from oven and let stand 5 minutes.
Serve.

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Notes

GRILL METHOD:

Prepare the chicken skewers.
Heat up grill to medium-high heat.
Oil the grates really well to prevent bacon from sticking.
Arrange chicken skewers on the grill and cook for 4 minutes.
Turn over, and, optionally, brush with your favorite barbecue sauce to keep it moist; continue to cook for 4 minutes.
Turn over again, brush with barbecue sauce, and continue to cook for 4 more minutes, or until done. Chicken is done cooking when internal temperature reaches 165˚F.

HOW TO FREEZE BACON WRAPPED CHICKEN

Tofreeze, place each piece of bacon wrapped chicken on a lined cookie sheet andfreezeovernight. Remove from freezer and place in freezer bags. Freeze for up to 3 months.
Defrost overnight in the fridge.
Remove from fridge and let stand 15 minutes on the counter.
Thread onto skewers and continue as directed.

Nutrition

Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.

Course: Appetizer, Dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: bacon wrapped chicken, chicken breast recipe, grilled chicken, keto chicken recipes

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