Bacon-Wrapped Chicken (One-Pan Paleo Whole30)

Easy one-pan Paleo Bacon Wrapped Chicken using boneless, skinless, chicken thighs for a simple yet flavour packed, Whole30 friendly dinner that everyone will love.

5 chicken thighs, boneless, skinless, each one cut in half (~ 1.5 lbs)
10 slices bacon
2 tsp. onion powder
½ tsp. ground smoked paprika
½ tsp. fine grain sea salt
black pepper, freshly ground
fresh herbs, such as sage, thyme and rosemary

Mix the onion powder, paprika, salt and pepper in a small bowl and sprinkle over all the chicken.

Heat a large cast iron skillet over med-high heat and preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C/180°C fan, Gas Mark 6).

Wrap one slice of bacon around each chicken thigh half, twice, to cover the chicken surface as much as possible.

Add each chicken piece to the skillet, seam side up. Allow the first side to brown about 2 minutes.

Turn over each chicken piece carefully so the bacon doesn't move, so seam side is down and browned side is up. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake until the chicken is no longer pink and bacon is crisp, about 10-15 minutes.

If chicken is cooked and the bacon isn't crispy enough for your preference, put the chicken under the broiler for a minute or until the bacon is cooked to preference (keep a close eye on it).

Garnish with fresh herbs if desired while chicken is still in the pan, and serve with your favorite veggie and potatoes.

Makes 6-8 servings.