Name: Grilled Chicken with Rosemary and Bacon
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 teaspoons garlic powder; 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves; salt and pepper to taste; 4 sprigs fresh rosemary; 4 thick slices bacon

Grilled Chicken with Rosemary and Bacon Recipe

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

This recipe was developed at its original yield. Ingredient amounts are automatically adjusted, but cooking times and steps remain unchanged. Note that not all recipes scale perfectly. Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings.

4 teaspoons garlic powder
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
Salt and pepper to taste
4 sprigs fresh rosemary
4 thick slices bacon

Directions

Step 1: Preheat your outdoor grill to medium-high heat and lightly brush the grate with oil to prevent sticking.

Step 2: Evenly sprinkle 1 teaspoon of garlic powder over each chicken breast, then season with salt and pepper according to taste.

Step 3: Place a fresh rosemary sprig on top of each chicken breast for aromatic flavor.

Step 4: Wrap each chicken breast with a thick slice of bacon to hold the rosemary in place. Secure with a toothpick or an additional thick rosemary stem if needed.

Step 5: Grill the chicken breasts for approximately 8 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165F (74C) and the juices run clear. Stay nearby to manage any flare-ups caused by the bacon.

Step 6: Remove the toothpicks before serving and enjoy your flavorful, juicy chicken.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Calories: 208
Total Fat: 8g (10%)
Saturated Fat: 3g (13%)
Cholesterol: 81mg (27%)
Sodium: 348mg (15%)
Total Carbohydrate: 2g (1%)
Dietary Fiber: 0g
Total Sugars: 1g
Protein: 30g (59%)
Vitamin C: 1mg (1%)
Calcium: 18mg (1%)
Iron: 1mg (6%)
Potassium: 308mg (7%)

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. **Nutrient information may vary depending on ingredients used. Consult a dietitian if following a medically restrictive diet.

Comments

Margaret Turner

01/31/2025 04:10:26 AM

These were absolutely delicious! I believe this dish would be perfect for a fancy dinner. I opted for boneless, skinless chicken thighs and baked them in the oven. Placing a cast iron skillet in the oven ensured that the meat sizzled beautifully. They needed about 25 minutes to cook through, and I finished off by popping them under the broiler for a couple of minutes to crisp up the bacon. So tasty!

Raymond Rodriguez

02/26/2023 03:55:49 PM

I decided to try this recipe because I love the taste of rosemary. I had some Costco bacon in the freezer, so I took it out at 4:00 pm for a 6:30 pm dinner. The bacon defrosted easily, and I decided to use fresh garlic instead of dried. I chopped it up, added a pinch of kosher salt, and turned it into a garlic paste. I spread this on the chicken as instructed. I used a blowtorch to crisp up the bacon even more, as I prefer it extra crispy. The result was fantastic. This recipe is definitely a keeper.

Margaret Taylor

09/14/2024 05:20:45 PM

I always drizzle lemon juice over my bacon-wrapped chicken and sprinkle it with rosemary. I like to coat the chicken pieces with olive oil after seasoning them. The smaller the bacon-wrapped chicken bites, the better according to my family! I have been making this dish for years and I wondered if others knew about this recipe. It's a family favorite.

Gregory Harris

07/21/2024 05:35:14 AM

I absolutely adored this recipe and found it incredibly straightforward to prepare. I did find that it required 3-4 pieces of bacon to wrap around each chicken breast, but hey, the more bacon the better, right? I also decided to use two sprigs of rosemary per breast, placing one on top and one underneath. Instead of firing up the grill, I opted for a trusty cast iron skillet and it worked like a charm.

Emily Thomas

03/29/2023 09:14:13 PM

I substituted curry for the rosemary and baked the dish instead of frying it. It was delicious!

Virginia Harris

04/10/2023 12:52:56 PM

This dish was amazing! Tenderizing the chicken made wrapping it with bacon a breeze. I substituted dried rosemary for fresh sprigs and filled the chicken with colby jack cheese. It received a lot of compliments from my guests.