Directions:
Remove the chicken and bacon from the fridge 30-40 minutes before starting this recipe.
In a medium bowl, mix the brown sugar, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, kosher salt, and fresh ground black pepper together.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place an oven-safe metal rack on top of aluminum foil.
Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Sprinkle each chicken breast with 1 teaspoon of the dry rub mixture. Using your clean hands, rub the mixture over both sides of the chicken breast. Wrap each chicken breast in 2-3 slices of bacon and place them on the metal rack seam side down. Sprinkle the remaining seasoning evenly over the bacon-wrapped chicken breasts.
Bake for 25 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees. You can place the chicken under the broiler for 1-2 minutes to get the bacon extra crispy but keep a close eye on it as things can quickly become overdone under a broiler.
I await your comments! Enjoy!
