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Irresistible Honey Bacon Glazed Chicken

Tender chicken marinated in balsamic and rosemary, seared to perfection, then drizzled with a sweet-smoky honey bacon glaze that's rich, sticky, and irresistible.
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Author: Sandra Myers

Ingredients

For the Marinade

  • ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons steak seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • ⅔ cup olive oil
  • 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts about 4 breasts

For the Honey Bacon Glaze

  • 8 slices bacon diced
  • ¾ cup honey
  • 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce e.g., Cholula
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika

Instructions

  • Place breasts between wax paper and pound to 1-inch thickness.
  • Whisk balsamic, brown sugar, steak seasoning, rosemary, and olive oil. Coat chicken, cover, and refrigerate 2–24 hours.
  • Fry bacon until crisp. Drain on paper towels, leaving brown bits in skillet.
  • Add honey, Worcestershire, hot sauce, pepper, and paprika to skillet. Stir, boil gently 2 minutes with bacon, then remove and let thicken.
  • Wipe skillet, add oil. Cook chicken 4–6 minutes per side until 165°F.
  • Let chicken rest 5 minutes. Drizzle or toss with honey bacon glaze before serving.