Bacon BBQ Chicken Loaf

This flavorful chicken meatloaf is wrapped in bacon and coated in a sweet BBQ sauce. Perfect for a family dinner or a backyard BBQ.

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).

2. 2

   Cut each chicken breast in half crosswise, then cut the larger half again horizontally, creating 3 cutlets. Transfer to a large bowl.

3. 3

   In a small bowl, combine the salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, chili powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Stir to combine.

4. 4

   Pour the spice mix over the chicken cutlets and toss to coat completely in the seasoning. Set the chicken aside.

5. 5

   Arrange the bacon slices in a 9x5-inch (23x13-cm) loaf pan, making sure the bottom and sides are fully covered, and that the strips hang over the sides.

6. 6

   Layer in 4 seasoned chicken cutlets, 2 tablespoons of barbecue sauce, 5 slices of cheddar cheese, 4 more chicken cutlets, another 2 tablespoons of barbecue sauce, the green pepper, onion, 2 tablespoons of barbecue sauce, the red pepper, 5 remaining cheese slices, and the remaining chicken. Then, wrap the overhanging strips of bacon over the top of the loaf.

7. 7

   Cover the loaf with foil and bake for 1 hour. Then remove the foil, drain any excess fat, and bake for another 30 minutes uncovered, making sure the chicken is cooked through and the bacon is brown and crispy.

8. 8

   Remove the bacon loaf from the oven and turn on the broiler. Invert the loaf onto a wire rack set atop a baking sheet and baste the loaf with the remaining barbecue sauce.

9. 9

   Broil for 5 minutes, until the glaze dries slightly.

10. 10

    Slice and serve with rolls or other barbecue party food.

11. 11

    Enjoy!

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