Chicken Breast in Gourmet Bacon with Maple, Dijon & Thyme
Published 17th August, 2020
Cuisine: Australian Serves: 4
Preparation: 25 Mins Cooking: 45 Mins
Ingredients
- 4 Barossa Fine Foods chicken breasts
- 12 slices Barossa Fine Foods gourmet bacon, thinly sliced
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ‘Kangaroo Island Fresh Garlic’ garlic granules
- 1 tbsp thyme leaves
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- Black pepper, to taste
- Extra thyme, to serve
Method
- Preheat oven to 180℃
- In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, Dijon mustard, and maple syrup. Mix well until smooth.
- Evenly sprinkle the chicken breasts with smoked paprika, garlic granules, and thyme leaves. Season with a grind of black pepper and gently press the spices into the meat with your fingertips.
- Lay three slices of the thinly sliced gourmet bacon on a clean surface. Place one chicken breast in the center and fold the bacon over it. Transfer to a baking dish, ensuring the loose edges of the bacon are tucked underneath to keep them secure during cooking. Repeat for each chicken breast.
- Brush the tops of the chicken with the glaze and place in the oven. Bake for approximately 45 minutes, basting generously every 15 minutes with the remaining glaze.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 75°C.
- If you prefer the bacon crispier, place the dish under the grill for 1–2 minutes. Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- To serve, sprinkle with fresh thyme leaves and pair with a fresh green salad and avocado.
where to find us
- Find Barossa Fine Foods Gourmet Bacon in leading independent supermarkets across Australia
