Barbecued Chicken Bundles Recipe

Juicy chicken breasts stuffed with cheese, wrapped in crispy bacon, and smothered in a tangy BBQ sauce. These make-ahead bundles are perfect for a weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing party appetizer! Get ready for a flavor explosion in just 90 minutes.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 90 mins
Calories 603 kcal
Protein 94g
Rating 3.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Barbecued Chicken Bundles

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How to Make Barbecued Chicken Bundles

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Make a slit in each chicken breast half to create a pocket, being careful not to cut all the way through.
  3. Place 1 slice of cheddar cheese (about 1 ounce) into each chicken pocket.
  4. Roll each chicken breast tightly into a bundle.
  5. Wrap each chicken bundle crisscross with 2 slices of bacon (approximately 2 ounces).
  6. Secure the bacon with toothpicks.
  7. Place the bundles on a broiler pan or baking sheet, bottom-side up.
  8. Bake for 30 minutes.
  9. Flip the bundles.
  10. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup of your favorite barbecue sauce with 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder and 1/4 teaspoon onion powder.
  11. Brush the bundles generously with the BBQ sauce mixture.
  12. Continue baking for 20-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  13. Remove from oven, let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Remove toothpicks before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

30 g

Sugar

1g

Fat

81g

Carbs

0g