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prep time
10 min
cook time
30 min
ready time
40 min
Keto Bacon Wrapped Chicken Thighs With Cheddar Sauce
Yes, you can indulge every once in a while, while still sticking to your keto or low carb diet! These bacon wrapped chicken thighs are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. However, they’re taken to the next level with a generous slathering of velvety cheddar cheese sauce! You’ll likely scarf down your meal faster than you cooked it!
Jessica L.
Net Carbs
2.3 g
Fiber
0.1 g
Total Carbs
2.4 g
Protein
36.4 g
Fats
57.6 g
676 cals
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Ingredients
Chicken Thigh
20 oz, boneless, raw
Salt
¼ teaspoon
Black Pepper
½ tsp
Olive Oil
2 teaspoon
Butter
1-½ tablespoon
Heavy Cream
1 cup
Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1 cup, shredded
Bacon
6 medium slice
Recipe Steps
steps 5
40 min
Step 1
Prepare the chicken thighs by laying them flat on a clean surface. Sprinkle them evenly on the exposed side with salt and pepper.Step 2
Gently wrap each chicken thigh with bacon. Some larger pieces may require an extra half slice of bacon. Make sure all bacon ends meet on the underside of each thigh.Step 3
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet on high heat. When the skillet is ready, place in the chicken thighs. Cook on each side for 8-10 minutes or until the chicken is completely cooked through. Set the chicken aside to rest.Step 4
In a new, small pan, melt the butter over low heat. Gently whisk in the heavy cream. Bring the liquids to a simmer, and whisk until the fats are no longer separated.Step 5
With the sauce on a low heat and a gentle simmer, whisk in the cheddar cheese in 3-4 additions. Stir the sauce until it’s creamy and smooth. Serve hot over the chicken and enjoy!
Comments
GryphonGlobe 15 days ago
Easy and elegant. I would serve this to company
MarvellousRadish700809 a month ago
I’m lucky I have restraint because I would have ate all the servings if I didn’t. It is that good! I used chicken breast because I don’t like thighs and I cooked them in the air fryer because it’s my preferred method of cooking chicken. But WOW! The cheese sauce was so simple, but tasty. I just added some salt and pepper. Will probably make every day for the rest of my life. lol.
ExcellentCauliflower308731 a month ago
Very flavorful but cooked the first batch in the stove and it didnt work. The chicken didnt cook all the way through and the bacon burnt. Took A LOT longer on the stove. Now trying it in the oven. Also, the cheese sauce needs something to spice it up. Too bland—added garlic and it was amazing. Great idea! Thanks so much for the recipe!
HotDadBodComingUp 16 days ago
Pop a dash of cayenne pepper in the cheese sauce for a little kick, or even simply salt and white pepper. It's the second most forgotten about thing in Keto food, seasoning. Behind carbs of course!
IneffableArugula176412 a month ago
This chicken is awesome! I doubled the recipe but I had trouble with the sauce, so I added a whisked egg and extra cheese to thicken it some. It stayed thin but still tasted great!
GorgeousAvocado928457 2 months ago
This was delicious
Sheila 3 months ago
So delicious!!!!
TheGromm 3 months ago
Delicious, almost decadent!
LisaDuncan 4 months ago
Excellent recipe! My goodness we loved it!
OutstandingMacadamia713921 5 months ago
I cooked this in the air fryer. 20 minutes. Used crème fraiche as I don’t like cream. It was delicious!
SplendidMacadamia724388 5 months ago
Was really yummy I cooked the chicken in the oven with baking paper didn’t dry out.. will eat it again
Nailia 5 months ago
Love this recipe but I did not do the cheese sauce. I baked the chicken in the oven @400 for 17 minutes and broiled the chicken for 2 minutes for crispiness. I made a salad with tomato and lettuce and a little vinegar. Did not add any extra seasoning for a healthier option.
KimmyDee 6 months ago
Absolutely delicious 😋 family favorite even for those not on a diet
IneffableArugula176412 a month ago
Same here
JammyJams 6 months ago
This was delicious!!
ArmenianRoyalty 6 months ago
Great recipe but you can tweak it a little for less calories. For one, bake in oven instead of using oil to fry. Then, you can use turkey bacon but it wont taste the same. I had to add a teaspoon of cornstarch to sauce to thicken but my family LOVED IT!!!
UnbelievableCauliflower489925 10 months ago
Did not enjoy as bacon not cooked on the inside, which actually went against the raw chicken in preparation. That’s just me!
FortuitousKale780438 10 months ago
Add some of the bacon grease to the cheese sauce instead of the butter. You will not be disappointed!
Jenn Merten 10 months ago
Delish! had brussel sprouts for a side, drizzled some of the cheese sauce over them DROOL!!! I am not a fan of thighs, so I think next time I will sub for some chicken breasts.
IneffableCauliflower175502 a year ago
Absolutely amazing! Throw some fresh veggie on the side and I was hooked. Keto has been tougher for me cooking since I’m a toss in this and toss in that kind of cook but following this and adding a little bit of seasoning to the sauce made a perfect dish.
tammysmith327 a year ago
This is some of the best chicken I've ever had. I did add a little garlic powder to the chicken. The cheese sauce was also very good I added a little Slap yo mama and some smoked paprika. I drizzled my serving over the chicken and some broccoli florets. Husband and teenager approved.
Sunshine25246 a year ago
This is a great recipe, but I did have to make some minot tweaks. First off I seasoned the chicken with the standard: garlic, onion, and mustard powders. Then I did have to pop the chicken in the oven @400 for about 15 min. Next I also seasoned the cheddar sauce. Same as above but added some basil. The final touch was about 1/4 c fresh shredded parmesan, which adds about 18 calories per serving, but 0 carbs thankfully! Thickens up nicely with the added parm.
ChubbyMamawithallthechins a year ago
I didn't have thighs so I used breast. Absolutely delicious. Cheese sauce didn't thicken but still good.
Jim from ATL a year ago
Used this one years ago and was so excited when I ran across this today. This goes back on the menu for sure! Everyone loves this one!
Nette a year ago
Made this with a few changes, I wrapped chicken breast, cooked in the oven then cheese spread was added. I made extra cheese sauce for the broccoli I had steamed. The four people in my home had nothing but praises for tonight's supper. This cheese sauce was the main attraction. This recipe is easy and made a big hit. I will definitely cook this again.
BetterMe59 a year ago
And at what temperature?
Sweetelf1974 a year ago
How long did you bake it?