Bacon BBQ Chicken Loaf

Ingredients
  

  • 5 chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp. salt
  • 1 tbsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp. smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp. onion powder
  • 1 tsp. chili powder
  • 1 tsp. pepper
  • ½ tsp. cayenne pepper
  • 20 slices bacon
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce, divided
  • 10 slices cheddar cheese
  • 2 green bell peppers, sliced
  • ½ red onion, sliced
  • 2 red bell peppers, sliced

Instructions
 

  • Pre-heat oven to 350°F.
  • Cut each chicken breast in half crosswise, then cut the larger half again horizontally, creating 3 cutlets.
  • Transfer to a large bowl.
  • In a small bowl, combine the salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, chili powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper; stir to combine.
  • Pour the spice mix over the chicken cutlets and toss to coat completely in the seasoning; set the chicken aside.
  • Arrange the bacon slices in a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan, making sure the bottom and sides are fully covered, and that the strips hang over the sides.
  • Layer in 4 seasoned chicken cutlets, 2 tbsp. barbecue sauce, 5 slices cheddar cheese, 4 more chicken cutlets, another 2 tbsp. barbecue sauce, the green pepper, onion, 2 tbsp. 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.
  • Cover the loaf with foil and bake for 1 hour.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Broil for 5 minutes, until the glaze dries slightly.
  • Slice and serve with rolls or other barbecue party food.
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