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    Home / Recipes / Dinner / Bacon Wrapped Roasted Chicken

    Bacon Wrapped Roasted Chicken

    December 18, 2018 by Keto Cooking Christian 1 Comment

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    This chicken is loaded with great flavor! As it roasts, it's slowly basted in the butter and bacon fat, giving it a ton of flavor, and making it so moist and juicy!

    bacon wrapped whole chicken on white plate
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    Jump to:
    • What's in Keto Bacon Wrapped Chicken
    • How to Make Low Carb Bacon Wrapped Chicken
    • How to Make the Low Carb Sauce
    • How do I Store Keto Roasted Chicken?
    • What's a Good Side Dish to Serve with Bacon Wrapped Chicken?
    • Is Bacon Keto?
    • Tips for Buying the Best Bacon on Keto
    • More Keto Chicken Recipes

    Looking for a way to add lots of flavor to your next roasted chicken?  This chicken is loaded with healthy fats with a maple butter herb rub, mascarpone cheese in the sauce and is completely wrapped in bacon!  

    Bacon Wrapped Whole Chicken - Keto and Low Carb

    I have a monstrous rosemary plant in my front flower bed that I've had for years.  I chopped some of the leaves and mixed it in the rub and also stuffed a few sprigs inside the cavity for extra flavor!

    Bacon Wrapped Whole Chicken - Keto and Low Carb

    This super easy Low Carb chicken is also freezes really well!

    What's in Keto Bacon Wrapped Chicken

    • Chicken
    • Uncured bacon
    • Chicken stock
    • Sugar free maple syrup
    • Grass-fed butter
    • Mascarpone cheese
    • Garlic powder
    • Rosemary
    • Pepper
    • Optional-Onion and extra sprigs of rosemary for stuffing 

    *Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.

    How to Make Low Carb Bacon Wrapped Chicken

    Preheat the oven to 375F.

    Bacon Wrapped Whole Chicken - Keto and Low Carb

    Mix the butter, rosemary, pepper and maple syrup together in a bowl.

    Bacon Wrapped Whole Chicken - Keto and Low Carb

    Rub the herbed butter under the skin. Stuff the cavity with ½ onion and sprig of rosemary.

    Bacon Wrapped Whole Chicken - Keto and Low Carb

    Pull the legs together and tie up them using pitch twine.

    Pat the chicken dry and make the bacon weave, see instructions here.  

    And look whos right by my side the whole time saying "GIMME SOME"!!!!! Okay, back to the recipe!

    Drape the bacon weave over the top and stretch it over to the sides.  

    Bacon Wrapped Whole Chicken - Keto and Low Carb

    Flip the chicken over and secure the edges with toothpicks.  

    Bacon Wrapped Whole Chicken - Keto and Low Carb

    Place in a roasting pan and pour the chicken stock in the pan.  Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165-170F, on the lower ⅓ rack of your oven.

    Bacon Wrapped Whole Chicken - Keto and Low Carb

    Remove the chicken from the pan and allow to rest for 10 minutes before cutting into it.  

    How to Make the Low Carb Sauce

    Pour the pan juices into a small saucepan and drain off some of the fat. Cook over medium heat and add in the mascarpone cheese, salt and pepper.

    Bacon Wrapped Whole Chicken - Keto and Low Carb

    Simmer for a few minutes, whisking to combine.  Drizzle over the chicken and enjoy!

    Bacon Wrapped Whole Chicken - Keto and Low Carb

    This is not meant to be a thick gravy, just a thin sauce for extra flavor.

    How do I Store Keto Roasted Chicken?

    Roasted chicken is amazing for meal prep. Cook a whole chicken, like this bacon wrapped Keto roasted chicken, and you'll have plenty of leftovers for the week. Keep the sliced chicken in an air tight container for up to several days.

    You can also freeze the leftovers. Pour the sauce over the leftover chicken and submerge the sliced chicken in it. Freeze in a freezer bag or air tight container for up to a couple of months.

    To thaw, place the bag or container in the fridge over night. Reheat it stove top in the juice or you can even reheat it in the microwave until warm.

    Bacon Wrapped Whole Chicken - Keto and Low Carb

    What's a Good Side Dish to Serve with Bacon Wrapped Chicken?

    Low carb side dishes range from casseroles to just simple roasted veggies. Here are some that may provide you with a little inspiration:

    • Shredded Brussels Sprouts
    • Creamed Spinach
    • Grilled Broccolini
    • Green Beans Almondine
    • Cheesy Mashed Cauliflower
    Bacon Wrapped Whole Chicken - Keto and Low Carb

    Is Bacon Keto?

    YES! That is the glorious thing about Keto. While so many traditional diets, that seldom seem to work, discourage bacon, Keto allows you to enjoy it without guilt due it its high heathy fat content. Bacon contains omega-3 fatty acids, which are the same nutrients found in fish!

    And talk about flavor! The fat that bacon renders gives this chicken recipe the most amazing flavor or most any other recipe you use it in!

    Tips for Buying the Best Bacon on Keto

    • Choose bacon that is organic when possible. Organic bacon means no chemical additives or GMO ingredients were used during processing.
    • Look for bacon that is labeled center cut. This bacon comes from the leaner and more meaty section of the pork belly.
    • Standard bacon slices are usually cut to 1/16 of an inch. Thinner bacon makes weaving it easier.
    Bacon Wrapped Whole Chicken - Keto and Low Carb

    More Keto Chicken Recipes

    • Thai Red Curry Coconut Grilled Chicken
    • Grilled Chicken with Rosemary Citrus Glaze
    • Spinach Artichoke Chicken Casserole
    • Creamy Chicken Tuscan Skillet
    • Bacon Ranch Chicken Casserole
    • Chicken Florentine Skillet
    • Instant Pot Chicken Marsala
    • Creamy Chicken Poblano Chicken

    If you like the idea of meal prepping, this article gives some really great tips and recipes you'll useful.

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    Bacon Wrapped Roasted Chicken

    This chicken is loaded with great flavor! As it roasts, it's slowly basted in the butter and bacon fat, giving it a ton of flavor, and making it so moist and juicy!
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    Author: Julianne
    Servings 6
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    PREP 5 minutes mins
    COOK 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
    TOTAL 1 hour hr 20 minutes mins

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 whole chicken, 5-6 pounds
    • 13 slices uncured bacon, raw
    • 1 cup  chicken stock
    • 2 teaspoons sugar free maple syrup
    • ⅓ cup grass-fed butter, softened
    • ¼ cup mascarpone cheese
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, chopped
    • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper

    Optional: ½ onion and extra sprigs of rosemary for stuffing

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 375F.
    • Mix the butter, rosemary, pepper and maple syrup together.  Stuff the cavity with ½ onion and sprig of rosemary  Rub under the skin on each breast. 
    • Then tie up the legs using pitch twine.   Pat the chicken dry and make the bacon weave, see instructions (link in recipe).  
    • Drape the bacon weave over the top and stretch it over to the sides.  Flip the chicken over and secure the edges with toothpicks.  Place in a roasting pan and pour the chicken stock in the pan.
    • Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165-170F with a meat thermometer. Remove the chicken from the pan and allow to rest for 10 minutes before cutting into it.

    To Make the Sauce

    • Pour the pan juices into a small saucepan and drain off some of the fat.  Cook over medium heat and add in the mascarpone cheese, salt and pepper.  Simmer for a few minutes, whisking to combine.  Drizzle over the chicken and enjoy!

    Recipe Notes

    This is not meant to be a thick gravy, just a thin sauce for extra flavor.

    *Make sure to scroll up and read the post for substitutions, additions and helpful tips for making this recipe.

    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Calories 440kcal
    Nutrition Facts
    Bacon Wrapped Roasted Chicken
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    440
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    34
    g
    52
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    15
    g
    94
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    1
    g
    0
    %
    Fiber
     
    1
    g
    4
    %
    Protein
     
    26
    g
    52
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    *Nutritional data is provided as a courtesy and is accurate to the best of my knowledge. You can verify it using the nutrition calculator of your choice. All data is based on net carbs, without sugar alcohol: Swerve, Erythritol, Monk Fruit or Allulose.

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    1. Janer meyer

      May 31, 2019 at 11:14 pm

      What is the garlic powder used for?

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