Chicken is a staple in our house and I always make sure to have some hormone free/ antibiotic chicken in the freezer. We all like it and it’s diverse enough it can be prepared 1,000 different ways.

Ingredients:

For the spice rub:

• ¼ cup brown sugar
• ¼ cup paprika
• 2 tsps. Black pepper
• 2 tsps. Salt
• 2 tsps. Chili powder
• 2 tsps. Garlic powder
• 2 tsps. Onion powder
• ½ tsp. cayenne powder

Mix brown sugar, paprika, black pepper, salt, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper in a bowl. Store in an air-tight container or keep in the freezer in a sealable plastic bag.

For the chicken:

• 8 boneless/ skinless chicken thighs
• 3 tbsp. of aforementioned spice rub
• 1/2 cup 100% maple syrup
• 2 tbsp. Dijon mustard
• 8 strips thick sliced hickory smoked bacon
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 3 tbsp. apple cider vinegar

Preparation:

Using a medium size bowl, whisk together the spice rub, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and apple cider vinegar. Wrap each thigh with a slice of bacon and lay in 9×13 pan. Pour the marinade over the chicken. Marinate at least 3 hours or overnight. Grill or bake uncovered at 375 degrees for an hour or until chicken is no longer pink in the middle.

Source: http://bestoflongislandandcentralflorida.blogspot.com/2015/09/holy-moly-chicken.html