Bacon Wrapped Chicken Thigh Tray Bake (Printable)
Crispy bacon-wrapped chicken thighs roasted with baby potatoes, carrots, and green beans for an easy family dinner.
# What You 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 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
07 - ½ 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
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking tray with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
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 one slice of bacon, tucking the ends underneath to secure.
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 the bacon-wrapped chicken thighs evenly over the vegetables on the tray.
07 - Roast in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
08 - Remove the tray from the oven. Add trimmed green beans and toss gently with the other vegetables.
09 - Return to the oven and roast for another 15 minutes, or until 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 tray.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Everything happens on one tray so you can actually relax while dinner cooks itself
- The bacon keeps the chicken impossibly juicy while getting perfectly crisp at the edges
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- Patting the chicken completely dry before seasoning is the secret to getting that gorgeous golden brown color
- Adding green beans halfway through prevents them from becoming mushy while still absorbing all those pan juices
03 -
- Crowd the vegetables slightly but leave room for hot air to circulate around the chicken pieces
- If your bacon is not crisping enough, broil for the final 2 to 3 minutes watching closely