Description
This Crispy Garlic Chicken Pull-Apart with a Bacon Kick is a delightful dish packed with flavor. Perfect for sharing, this pull-apart chicken is crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and loaded with garlic and bacon goodness.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
3. Add the chicken breasts to the bowl and coat them well in the garlic mixture.
4. Place the chicken in a baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until cooked through.
5. Remove the chicken from the oven and sprinkle the mozzarella cheese and crumbled bacon on top.
6. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
7. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
This dish pairs well with a side salad or roasted vegetables.
Feel free to adjust the amount of garlic to your taste!
For extra crispiness, broil for 1-2 minutes after baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken, garlic, bacon, pull-apart, crispy