Paleo Balsamic-Rosemary Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Thighs
Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs wrapped in crispy bacon and lacquered with a tangy balsamic-rosemary glaze — this is the kind of dinner that looks like it took serious effort but comes together with surprisingly little fuss. The glaze is built from balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, fresh rosemary, and garlic, simmered down into something sticky and deeply aromatic before it ever hits the chicken. One thing that trips people up with bacon-wrapped recipes is finding bacon without added sugar or curing agents, so reaching for a no-sugar-added variety keeps everything clean and grain-free without sacrificing that smoky, salty bite. Roasting on a wire rack lets the heat circulate evenly, so the bacon crisps up all the way around while the thighs stay juicy inside. A double glaze — once before roasting and once partway through — builds layers of caramelized flavor that make every forkful genuinely exciting. This recipe serves four, making it an easy weeknight win or a low-key dinner party centerpiece that will have everyone asking for the recipe.
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4 servings
For the chicken
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 lb total)
- 8 slices bacon (no sugar added)
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For the glaze
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Set a wire rack inside a rimmed baking sheet.
- 2
Combine the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, rosemary, garlic, and red pepper flakes (if using) in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture reduces by about one-third and is slightly syrupy, 4–5 minutes. Watch closely once it begins to bubble, as the honey can scorch quickly. Remove from heat and set aside.
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