One thing that continues to fascinate me is how it’s virtually impossible to get American-style bacon here in Glasgow. Sure, there are rashers and even streaky bacon (which looks like American bacon) but nothing tastes quite the same. It doesn’t have any of the sugar normally added to the bacon in the States, but even the no sugar added sizzle strips I’ve tried back home weren’t like what’s available here. No matter, I wanted to make baked chicken thighs and decided to make them a bit more special. Smoked paprika – one of my favorite spices – adds another layer of savory flavor.
Ingredients:
2 lbs. (1 kg) boneless chicken thighs
8 oz (300 g) bacon, or one slice per thigh
1 tbsp smoked paprika
Salt and pepper
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350F (175C). Line a baking sheet with foil.
2. Trim the skin and excess fat from the chicken thighs.
3. Season the chicken with smoked paprika, salt and pepper.
4 .Wrap one piece of bacon around each chicken thigh and place on the baking sheet.
5. Bake in the oven for about 25 minutes or until cooked through.
this looks awesome! i’ll hafta try it!
Isn’t this from Bill & Haley’s “Make It Paleo” cookbook?
Is it? I haven’t seen that one. Just something I came up with here on my own.
There’s a very similar recipe in the “Practical Paleo” cookbook, but instead of smoked paprika, salt, and pepper, she uses a “smoky spice blend” that she also gives a recipe for. At any rate, they are FABULOUS, as I’m sure your smoky bacon-wrapped chicken thighs are as well!
I’ll definitely check it out! One thing’s for certain…it’s hard to go wrong with bacon :)
Oops, yes, Practical Paleo/Balanced Bites has it! http://balancedbites.com/2012/01/easy-recipe-bacon-wrapped-smoky-chicken-thighs.html I knew I had seen it recently. “Make It Paleo” has Smoked Paprika Chicken.
Ahhhh nice! thanks!
I just bought smoked paprika for the first time ever yesterday. A friend uses it often. I know you aren’t judging me right now, so it’s for beer mac n’ cheese ;) #sorry :D
I absolutely love smoked paprika…one of my most frequently used spices. No judgment for you, my dear :)
the reason bacon is so rubbish over here in Scotland is because of the added water we pump it full of… i guess its to make the cuts of meat appear bigger than they are, but takes away from the taste somewhat
Hmmm…I didn’t know that! Thanks for the info, Chris!
I have lived in Glasgow for 12 years and just discovered where to buy American bacon – Sainsbury’s!! Yum was soooo tasty!
Hi Vivian…thanks for letting me know! Was it the store brand? Glad you liked it :)