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Smoky Bacon Wrapped Chicken

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 guajillo chilies
  • 1/4 packed cup fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp garlic granules
  • 1 tbsp onion granules
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 1/2 lb skinless boneless chicken thighs
  • 6-8 slices bacon

Equipment & Utensils

  • Blender
  • Roasting pan with rack
  • Toothpicks

Instructions

  • To rehydrate guajillo chilies soak them in hot water for 30 minutes.
  • Place chilies, parsley and water in blender and blend on high until minced.
  • Tip chili mixture into a bowl and add honey, garlic and onion granules, paprika and salt and mix thoroughly.
  • Brush chili mixture over chicken on all sides.
  • Wrap each slice of bacon around each chicken thigh. Use toothpicks to secure the bacon if necessary.
  • Place the bacon wrapped chicken on the rack in a roasting pan and place on a preheated oven at 420 and cook for approx. 1 hour.
  • Remove chicken from oven when the juices from the chicken runs clear
  • If needed, finish off under the broiler to crisp the bacon.
  • Serve sliced or whole.