Bacon Wrapped Chicken Tray Bake (Printable version)

Crispy bacon-wrapped chicken thighs roasted with baby potatoes, carrots, and green beans for a satisfying one-pan dinner.

# Ingredient List:

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# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking tray with parchment paper or lightly grease with oil.
02 - In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt. Mix thoroughly.
03 - Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Rub the spice mixture evenly over each thigh, coating all sides.
04 - Wrap each chicken thigh with a slice of bacon, securing the ends underneath the chicken. Ensure bacon covers the top completely.
05 - Arrange baby potatoes, carrots, and red onion wedges on the baking tray. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil, sprinkle with dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
06 - Place bacon-wrapped chicken thighs evenly over the seasoned vegetables, spacing them apart for proper air circulation.
07 - Roast in preheated oven for 25 minutes until vegetables begin to soften and bacon starts rendering fat.
08 - Remove tray from oven. Add trimmed green beans and toss gently with the other vegetables and rendered bacon fat.
09 - Return to oven and roast for 15 minutes until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F and bacon is crispy. Vegetables should be tender when pierced with a fork.
10 - Let tray rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute. Serve directly from the baking tray family-style.

# Expert Suggestions:

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  • Clean up consists of exactly one pan and possibly some paper towels
  • The bacon keeps the chicken impossibly moist while becoming perfectly crisp itself
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  • Overcrowding the tray will steam everything instead of roasting so use your largest pan
  • Adding green beans too early makes them sad and mushy timing matters
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  • Pat both chicken and bacon completely dry with paper towels for maximum crispiness
  • A splash of balsamic vinegar over the tray during the last 5 minutes creates an instant glaze

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