5-6chicken breasts cut in half width wiseabout 2.5-3 lbs.
2Tbspseasoning rubI use my smoked paprika rub, but you can use a seasoning salt or bbq rub — basically any rub with salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika — not an herb rub
½lbbaconcut strips in half
4ozshredded cheddar
Sugar free barbecue sauceoptional, to serve
Directions
Preheat oven to 400. Spray a large rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.
Rub both sides of chicken breasts with seasoning rub. Top each with a piece of bacon. Bake for 30 min on the top rack until the chicken is 160 degrees and the bacon looks crispy.
Remove tray from the oven and sprinkle the cheese oven the bacon. Put back in the oven for about 10 min until the cheese is bubbly and golden. Serve with barbecue sauce.
Recipe Notes
NUTRITION
Calories 345
Calories from Fat 207
Total Fat 23 g
Saturated Fat 9 g
Cholesterol 105 mg
Sodium 477 mg
Potassium 450 mg
Total Carbohydrates 1 g
Protein 29 g
Additional Recipe Info.
Course Baking, Breakfast, Dinner, Main Course, Snack