Sticky Sweet Bacon Glazed Chicken

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Ohhh yes 😍 sticky, sweet, bacon-y chicken is never a bad idea. This one is pure comfort and always a hit. Let’s do it 👇

Sticky Sweet Bacon Glazed Chicken 🍗

Ingredients

For the chicken

  • 4–6 chicken thighs or drumsticks (bone-in, skin-on for best flavor)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

For the bacon glaze

  • 6–8 slices bacon, chopped
  • ½ cup honey
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional but amazing)
  • ½ tsp chili flakes (optional for a little kick)

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken
    Pat the chicken dry. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
  2. Sear for flavor
    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
    Sear chicken skin-side down for 4–5 minutes until golden. Flip and cook 2 more minutes. Remove and set aside.
  3. Cook the bacon
    In the same skillet, add chopped bacon. Cook until crispy.
    Remove excess grease, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the pan.
  4. Make the sticky glaze
    Add honey, brown sugar, soy sauce, ketchup, garlic, Dijon mustard, and chili flakes.
    Stir and simmer for 3–5 minutes until glossy and slightly thick.
  5. Glaze the chicken
    Return chicken to the pan. Spoon the bacon glaze all over it.
    Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20–25 minutes, flipping once, until chicken is fully cooked and sticky.
  6. Finish & shine
    Uncover and let the sauce thicken for 3–5 more minutes, spooning glaze over the chicken.

Serving Ideas

  • Mashed potatoes 🥔
  • Rice or buttery noodles 🍚
  • Roasted veggies or a fresh salad 🥗

🔥 Pro Tip:

For EXTRA stickiness, pop the chicken under the broiler for 2–3 minutes at the end—watch closely!

If you want, I can also turn this into a slow cooker, oven-baked, or air fryer version 😉

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