Mamaw’s Chicken: Juicy Southern Delight with Turkey Bacon
A delicious recipe for Mamaw’s Chicken featuring juicy meat and the savory flavor of turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces chicken thighs
- 2 strips turkey bacon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add turkey bacon and cook until crisp.
- Remove bacon and reserve for later. In the same skillet, add chicken thighs, seasoned with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Sear on both sides until golden.
- Transfer chicken to a baking dish, pour chicken broth over the top, and sprinkle the reserved bacon.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the spices overnight.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Mamaw's Chicken, Southern Chicken, Turkey Bacon