Bacon Wrapped Chicken Thigh Tray Bake (Print Version)

Crispy bacon bundles around seasoned chicken thighs, roasted with baby potatoes, carrots, and green beans for a complete family dinner.

# What You Need:

→ Chicken & Bacon

01 - 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
02 - 8 slices streaky bacon
03 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
04 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
07 - ½ teaspoon salt

→ Vegetables

08 - 1 lb baby potatoes, halved
09 - 2 large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
10 - 1 red onion, cut into wedges
11 - 7 oz green beans, trimmed
12 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
13 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
14 - Salt and pepper to taste

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a large baking tray with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
02 - In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt until well combined.
03 - Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Rub the spice mixture evenly over each thigh, coating all sides.
04 - Wrap each seasoned chicken thigh with a slice of bacon, tucking the ends underneath to secure during cooking.
05 - Arrange baby potatoes, carrots, and red onion wedges on the prepared baking tray. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil, sprinkle with dried thyme, salt, and pepper, then toss to coat evenly.
06 - Place the bacon-wrapped chicken thighs evenly over the bed of vegetables, ensuring they aren't touching.
07 - Roast in the preheated oven for 25 minutes to begin cooking the chicken and soften the vegetables.
08 - Remove the tray from the oven, scatter green beans over the vegetables, and toss gently to combine with the pan juices.
09 - Return to the oven and roast for another 15 minutes, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and bacon is crispy.
10 - Let the tray rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute. Serve directly from the baking tray.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything cooks on one tray so cleanup is practically nonexistent
  • The bacon keeps the chicken incredibly juicy while rendering down to crispy perfection
  • Root vegetables caramelize in all those delicious drippings underneath
02 -
  • Crowding the tray steams the vegetables instead of roasting them, so use your largest baking sheet
  • Adding green beans halfway through keeps them bright green instead of sad and mushy
  • The internal temperature is the only reliable way to know the chicken is done
03 -
  • Pat the chicken completely dry before seasoning or the rub will slide right off
  • Use thick cut bacon if you want extra crispy results that do not shrink as much

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