Bacon Wrapped Maple-Mustard Chicken Thighs

Submitted by gailanng

"From the bbq specialist's kitchen of One Perfect Bite. Using a handful of readily available ingredients, this is a delicious entree for boneless chicken thighs. Rained out? Use the oven to bake the thighs at 500 degrees for about 20 minutes. Then flash them under the broiler to crisp the bacon."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 8 chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 1⁄2 cup pure maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons dijon-style mustard
• 1 tablespoon plain yogurt
• 16 slices bacon

directions

1. Preheat grill according to manufacturer`s instructions for cooking by direct and indirect heat. If using charcoal grill, place coals on one side of grill, not covering entire charcoal bed. Thighs will be cooked over direct heat first and finally by indirect heat, opposite the heat source.
2. Rinse thighs, pat dry and season with salt and pepper to taste. Place maple syrup in shallow dish. Add mustard and yogurt and stir to combine. Dip thighs in syrup mixture, lightly roll up and wrap each with two strips of bacon to enclose. Secure with wooden toothpicks, if necessary. If bacon strips are long, one strip per thigh may be sufficient.
3. Lightly coat grill with oil or cooking spray. Place thighs on preheated grill 4 to 6-inches above direct heat and brown on both sides, about 5 minutes. Move thighs to indirect heat side of grill and continue to cook with lid closed, about 10 to 12 minutes. Watch closely to prevent burning. Test thighs for doneness. Temperature should reach 160 degrees F. on meat thermometer. Return to direct heat to crisp bacon, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove and place on serving platter. Remove toothpicks and serve.