Bacon Chicken Pinwheels (Skillet or Grill)
These Bacon Chicken Pinwheels are juicy, crispy, and brushed with garlic herb butter. A quick and easy dinner idea ready in just 25 minutes!
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INGREDIENTS
For Pinwheels
- 1 pound chicken breast, 2, boneless, skinless
- 8 strips of bacon, pork or turkey
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- salt + black pepper, to taste
- olive oil, for cooking
- wooden skewers
For Brushing
- 1 ½ tablespoon butter, unsalted or salted, melted
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, diced
- 2 teaspoon pressed garlic, or chopped finely
INSTRUCTIONS
- Soak wooden skewers: If grilling, soak the skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning. This step isn’t essential if using a skillet, but it’s a must for the grill.
- Prep the grill (if using): If grilling, preheat your gas grill to medium heat, or start your charcoal grill early so it’s hot by the time you're ready to cook.
- Pat dry: Use paper towels to pat the chicken breasts and bacon strips dry. This helps the seasonings stick and prevents excess moisture during cooking.
- Slice the chicken: Slice each chicken breast in half lengthwise, but not all the way through—you want to butterfly it. Open each breast like a book.1 pound chicken breast
- Pound the chicken: Cover the butterflied chicken with plastic wrap and gently pound it with a meat mallet or rolling pin to flatten evenly.
- Season: Sprinkle both sides of the chicken with salt, pepper and smoked paprika.salt + black pepper, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Add bacon: Lay strips of bacon on top of the seasoned chicken, covering the surface as fully as possible. Press down slightly so they stick.8 strips of bacon
- Slice into strips: Slice the chicken and bacon together into long strips. Each strip should have bacon running along the top.
- Roll into pinwheels: Starting at one end, roll up each strip tightly, making sure the bacon is on the outside. The bacon helps hold everything together.
- Cut each roll in half: Follow the bacon lines when cutting. This gives you more evenly sized pinwheels that cook evenly.
- Skewer: Insert a wooden skewer through each pinwheel to hold it in place. If your skewers are too long for the skillet, cut them with kitchen scissors. Use toothpicks to secure any loose edges if needed.wooden skewers
- Heat the skillet: Add a little olive oil to a large skillet and heat over medium-high heat until hot.olive oil
- Cook the pinwheels (skillet method): Place the pinwheels in the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until the chicken is golden brown and fully cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- Grill the pinwheels (grill method): If using a grill, cook the pinwheels over medium heat for about 5 minutes per side, turning once, until fully cooked through. Cooking time can vary based on your grill, so always check for doneness.
- Make the topping: While the pinwheels are cooking, mix together melted butter, fresh dill, and pressed garlic in a small bowl.1 ½ tablespoon butter, 1 tablespoon fresh dill, 2 teaspoon pressed garlic
- Brush and serve: While the pinwheels are still warm, brush the tops with the garlic butter mixture for added flavor. Optional: sprinkle with freshly grated parmesan.
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NUTRITION
Calories: 352kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 113mgSodium: 457mgPotassium: 520mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 435IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg
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