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READY IN 26 mins

Grilled Chicken with Rosemary and Bacon

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"This recipe goes together so easy with minimal prep. Chicken breasts with garlic powder, bacon, and rosemary are grilled. What could be better? I'm always thinking up easy rosemary recipes, since my yard has 5 huge bushes of rosemary! Enjoy! Great with grilled vegetables and rice." — Skoo

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4 teaspoons garlic powder
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
salt and pepper to taste

4 sprigs fresh rosemary
4 thick slices bacon

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Directions

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
Sprinkle 1 teaspoon garlic powder on a chicken breast and season with salt and pepper. Lay one rosemary sprig on the chicken breast. Wrap the bacon around the chicken to hold the rosemary on. Secure the bacon with a toothpick or an additional thick rosemary stem.
Cook the chicken breasts until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 8 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Stay near the grill to combat any flare ups from the bacon. Remove the toothpicks before serving.

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PREP 10 mins
COOK 16 mins
READY IN 26 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jun 19, 2011

This is a great summer recipe - quick, fresh tasting and delicious too! I used thin chicken breasts so that the bacon and rosemary didn't get overdone. The rosemary flavor is very subtle, with the bacon flavor being stronger. It is an elegant dish that would be impressive for guests, but is simple enough to enjoy on a busy weeknight as well.

—CHEFJULIE1

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jun 30, 2011

Rosemary is terrible. This chicken tasted like it had run through a pine tree and got stuck there. I like the bacon and garlic on the chicken breasts, just that alone would have been so much better.

—Daphers

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Jun 28, 2011

HOLY !!! Um.. SERIOUSLY... BEST chicken that's ever come off my grill. I dont like bacon, and I dont like rosemary, but this was FANTABULOUS!! I will be making this as often as possible. Oh, and I didnt have fresh rosemary, so I used dried rosemary and it was still perfect. The best part is all I have to keep on my grocery list is bacon and chicken. Garlic powder and rosemary are always in the cabinet. THANK YOU SKOO!!!

—Amy

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Jun 19, 2011

We made this exactly as written and it was so very good. Don't let the amount of garlic powder scare you away! We sprinkled 1tsp on each half breast (1/2 tsp on each side). The bacon wasn't super crispy but that didn't take anything at all away from this. We even accidentally lost track of time and the probe said 190 degrees...we panicked a got it off the grill asap and it was still moist and tasted great!! VERY EASY! Might try a different bacon next time for variety.

—shasty

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Jun 20, 2011

I made bundles so the rosemary would be completely enclosed...also added a sprig of lemon thyme inside. They were very good and moist

—Milly Suazo

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Jun 27, 2011

This was absolutely delicious! Made the breasts as the recipe directed, but made some thighs using some garlic grill shaker seasoning I had instead of the garlic powder and they turned out great as well. Served these with a sauce made of two parts dijon mustard and one part honey BBQ sauce. Yum, yum, yum!

—NomNomDelicious

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Jul 01, 2011

This was very good! A perfect combination. Rosemary is one of my favourite herbs to cook with. The chicken came out moist and tender with a pleasing flavour. I am not a fan of garlic powder so I made a rub with fresh minced garlic, freshly ground sea salt and pepper. Absolutely delish! I would serve this to impress. Thanks for sharing!

—kitkat

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Jun 28, 2011

I thought this was quite delicious. I had issues with keeping the bacon on the chicken while grilling, but I think I need to use a different bacon next time (for reference, I used Smithfields hickory smoked thick cut bacon).

—Sean

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Nutrition

Calories
208 kcal
10%

Carbohydrates
2.3 g
< 1%

Cholesterol
81 mg
27%

Fat
8.1 g
12%

Fiber
0.4 g
1%

Protein
29.6 g
59%

Sodium
445 mg
18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Grilled Chicken with Rosemary and Bacon

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 208
Calories from Fat: 73

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8.1g 12 %
Saturated Fat 2.5g 13 %
Cholesterol 81mg 27 %
Sodium 445mg 18 %
Potassium 308mg 9 %
Total Carbohydrates 2.3g < 1 %
Dietary Fiber 0.4g 1 %
Protein 29.6g 59 %
** Sugars 0.7g
Vitamin A < 1 %
Vitamin C 1 %
Calcium 2 %
Iron 11 %
Thiamin 15 %
Niacin 137 %
Vitamin B6 38 %
Magnesium 10 %
Folate 2 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.