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Dinner  /  February 23, 2022

Bacon Wrapped Pesto Chicken

by Mackenzie Stevens

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My husband was actually the one who originally made this recipe. We both loved it so much I decided to do it again and post it here! We used an air-fryer to cook the chicken, however, I imagine doing it in the oven would work just as well, although not as fast. If you’re bored of chicken and looking for something new, this is a great option! It’s easy, requires very few ingredients, and is sure to please the crowd!

Bacon Wrapped Pesto Chicken

Mackenzie
If you're bored of chicken and looking for something new, this is a great option! It's easy, requires very few ingredients, and is sure to please the crowd! 
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 2

Equipment

  • Air-fryer
  • toothpicks

Ingredients
  

  • 3 chicken thighs
  • pesto I like Costco's Kirkland pesto the best
  • 3-4 slices bacon
  • toothpicks

Instructions
 

  • Carefully pound the chicken to thin it out a little. I just placed some plastic wrap over the chicken and used a cup to pound it out.
  • Cut the chicken thighs into about 2 inch by 1 inch pieces, trimming off major fat as you go.
  • Going piece by piece, spoon a little bit of pesto onto the chicken. Carefully fold the chicken and wrap a piece of bacon around it*. Skewer with a toothpick. Repeat for remaining chicken.
  • Air-fry the chicken at 400F for 10 minutes. I did mine in two batches to not overcrowd it. To make sure the chicken is cooked, it should be 165F or higher when done.

Notes

*We used thick-cut bacon, so I cut the bacon in half. It's okay if the bacon doesn't fit completely around. If you're using thin bacon, you can either cut it in half or use full pieces. Cutting it in half is also easier on the budget. 
*I recommend spooning some pesto into a small bowl so you don't contaminate the whole pesto jar with raw chicken. 

 

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  • air fryer
  • bacon
  • chicken
  • gluten free
  • pesto

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I'm Mackenzie Stevens! I'm a wife, recipe creator, health enthusiast, and fitness lover! I love creating healthy recipes based on whole food ingredients. I hope you enjoy these recipes as much as we do!

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