Bacon Wrapped Chicken Thigh Tray Bake (Printable)

Tender chicken thighs wrapped in smoky bacon, roasted with hearty vegetables on one pan for an easy, satisfying meal.

# What You'll 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 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
07 - 1/2 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 Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or grease lightly.
02 - Whisk together 1 tablespoon olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt in a small bowl.
03 - Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Rub spice mixture evenly over each thigh.
04 - Wrap each chicken thigh with a slice of bacon, tucking ends underneath to secure.
05 - Arrange baby potatoes, carrots, and red onion on the baking sheet. 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 vegetables.
07 - Roast for 25 minutes.
08 - Remove tray from oven. Add green beans and toss gently with other vegetables.
09 - Return to oven and roast for 15 minutes longer, until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F and bacon is crispy.
10 - Let rest for 5 minutes before serving directly from the tray.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The bacon keeps the chicken incredibly juicy while creating this gorgeous crispy coating everyone fights over
  • Everything cooks on one tray so you spend exactly zero minutes scrubbing multiple pots
  • The vegetables soak up all those rendered bacon drippings and become practically addictive
02 -
  • If your bacon is particularly thick, it might not crisp completely, so consider using regular-cut slices
  • Don't crowd the tray or everything will steam instead of roast, even if it means using two pans
  • The vegetables directly under the chicken will be the most flavorful, so serve strategically
03 -
  • A light drizzle of honey or balsamic during the last 5 minutes creates this gorgeous sticky glaze
  • Letting the tray rest before serving gives the sauces time to thicken slightly

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