Smoky Maple Bacon Chicken

Tender and juicy chicken breast slow-cooked in a savory smoky maple bacon sauce. The flavors meld together perfectly, creating a mouthwatering dish that will leave you wanting more. This unique recipe adds a delicious twist to traditional chicken breast recipes, making it a crowd-pleasing favorite.
ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 slices of bacon
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
steps
- 1.
Wrap each chicken breast with 2 slices of bacon and secure with toothpicks.
- 2.
In a mixing bowl, combine maple syrup, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, smoked paprika, black pepper, and liquid smoke.
- 3.
Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker and pour the sauce over them.
- 4.
Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until the chicken is cooked through, and the bacon is crispy.
- 5.
Remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker, discard toothpicks, and slice into desired thickness.
- 6.
Serve the chicken over a bed of rice or with a side of roasted vegetables, drizzling the remaining sauce over the top.
- 7.
Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley for added freshness and presentation.