Bacon-wrapped chicken thighs with avocado salad
Prep time
10min
Cook time
45min
Serves
4
Wrapping chicken in bacon seals in the moisture, making it even juicier!
Ingredients:
Chicken:
8 x chicken thighs
1 Tbsp (15ml) smoked paprika
salt and pepper
1 packet (200g) of streaky bacon
Salad:
1 avocado, sliced
2 handfuls of baby spinach
A handful of cocktail tomatoes, halved
2 spring onions, sliced
3-4 radishes, sliced
A glug of olive oil
The juice of 1 lemon
Method:
Chicken:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C.
- Toss chicken thighs with paprika and season well with salt and pepper.
- Wrap each thigh with bacon rashers and secure tightly with toothpicks.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through and golden brown.
Salad:
- Arrange avocado, baby spinach, spring onion, and radish in a serving bowl.
- Toss together with olive oil and lemon juice, and finish with your desired seasoning.
- Serve chicken with salad and garnish with fresh herbs for an extra touch of freshness!
Cook’s note: Secure bacon with a toothpick to hold in place around the chicken thighs if needed.
