Vegetarian Bacon Wrapped Chicken

Indulge in the perfect harmony of smoky, savory, and herbaceous flavors with this Vegetarian Bacon Wrapped Chicken recipe—a plant-based twist on a classic favorite. Tender soy-based chicken fillets are brushed with olive oil, coated in a fragrant blend of garlic powder, smoked paprika, fresh rosemary, and thyme, then lovingly wrapped in crispy vegetarian bacon strips. Baked to golden perfection, this dish delivers all the comforting flavors of traditional bacon-wrapped chicken while catering to a vegetarian diet. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes and ready to serve in under an hour, it's an ideal main course for weeknight dinners or elegant gatherings. Serve it warm with your favorite sides for a wholesome, flavorful meal that will impress any crowd!

Nutriscore Rating: 37/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 fillets soy-based chicken fillets
• 12 strips vegetarian bacon strips
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 12 pieces toothpicks

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix together the garlic powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, salt, fresh rosemary, and fresh thyme.

Step 3

Brush each soy-based chicken fillet with olive oil, and then rub the spice mixture evenly over each fillet.

Step 4

Wrap three strips of vegetarian bacon around each fillet, securing the strips with toothpicks, ensuring the entire fillet is covered.

Step 5

Place the wrapped fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until the vegetarian bacon is crispy and the fillets are heated through.

Step 7

Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 8

Remove the toothpicks carefully and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(49.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	274.5

Total Fat 28.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2365.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 4.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.7g	0%
Total Sugars 0.3g
Protein 1.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 23.7mg	0%
Iron 1.4mg	0%
Potassium 101.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 91.5%

Protein: 1.4%

Carbs: 7.0%