Cracker Barrel Maple Bacon Chicken Recipe
So guys, I have Cracker Barrel’s maple bacon chicken on my top 25 list of favorite meals. That's saying A LOT! And hear's why...The combination of smoky bacon, sweet maple, and juicy chicken is just too good to pass up.One of the biggest keys to nailing this dish is using thick-cut bacon. Thinner slices won’t give you the same crispy texture that holds up against the maple glaze.I like to cook the bacon separately first, so it stays crispy and doesn’t get lost in the sauce.Another trick is letting the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving. It helps lock in the juices so every bite is tender.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Chicken Breasts
- 8 slices Bacon
- 1 cup Maple Syrup
- 1 cup Cheddar Cheese shredded
- 1 tbsp Mustard Powder
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- ½ tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Line a baking sheet with foil for easy cleanup.
- Place a rack over it.
- Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Wrap each piece with two slices of bacon.
- Arrange the wrapped chicken on the rack.
- Drizzle with half of the maple syrup.
- Bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove from the oven.
- Brush with remaining maple syrup.
- Top with cheddar cheese.
- Return to the oven.
- Bake for another 15 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and the chicken is cooked through.