French fries are the most amazing, boringness food ever. How can food taste so good, but be so lifeless? Don’t take that literally. With that being said, let me give you a recipe to liven up your fries. I present to you this BBQ chicken and bacon oven baked fries recipe.
French Fries Turned BBQ Chicken And Bacon Oven Baked Fries!
I would like to start by asking a question that most may be scared to ask. Who came up with the idea that a chicken and a pig would make such a dynamic duo?
To be frank, no wiener, that duo going on an adventure sounds like the plot for a cartoon in the 90s, but I digress. The long-winded point I am trying to make is that the compatibility of a chicken and a pig is exhilarating on a dinner plate.
This synergy is pushed even further when specifically dealing with chicken and bacon. I’ll take it a step further and turn that plain chicken and bacon into BBQ chicken and bacon, oh, but we’re not done yet.
Now, throw some French fries in the mix. Oven-baked fries or fries full of grease will work fine with this recipe.
Can You Cook BBQ Chicken And Bacon Together?
Is this a legitimate question? Absolutely! There are so many recipes that exist combining chicken and bacon, like this recipe you are currently reading.
Is It Bad To Mix Meats?
I don’t think it is bad to mix meats, In fact, some meats are compatible together. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. For instance, chicken and bacon go great together, but chicken and hot dogs may not give your taste buds the same satisfaction.
How Do You Describe French Fries?
I would describe french fries as a versatile delicacy that brings jubilant to your taste buds. In other words, French fries are delicious!
How Do You Make Fries Taste Better?
There are all sorts of ways to make something great even better. The obvious answer concerning fries would be to add ketchup, but let think outside the box for a second.
One of my favorite past times in the kitchen is to create loaded oven baked fries. Now, whether you use oven baked fries or fries from a deep fryer is an option.
The real magic comes with the toppings. I like to add BBQ chicken and bacon over my fries, and I’ll even add some shredded cheese if I’m feeling fancy.
Do You Season Fries Before Or After Frying?
Using the method of frying my fries, I would season after the fries are done. This way I won’t have to worry about the oil being salty if I decide to reuse it. On the other hand, if I am making oven baked fries, then putting salt before or after the fries are done cooking is irrelevant.
What Meat Goes Good With French Fries?
Now, earlier I mentioned how marvelous BBQ chicken and anything else chicken-related is on fries, but meat, in general, has great synergy with fries. You have surf n turf fries, pepperoni pizza fries, carne asada fries, the list goes on.
What Do You Dip Your Fries In?
That’s easy, ketchup. When I feel like experimenting, I’ll use ranch, buffalo sauce, BBQ sauce, and any other sauce under the sun.
What Are The Best BBQ Sauces?
While making the BBQ chicken and bacon oven baked fries recipe, you’re probably thinking to yourself, “what is the best BBQ sauce to use?”.
Since the answer to the question is subjective, here is the BBQ sauce that works best for me. I prefer the sweet and spicy BBQ sauce, but outside that, I would go with honey, hickory smoke, or brown sugar flavor BBQ sauce.
Making The BBQ Chicken And Bacon Oven Baked Fries Recipe
Serving Size: 4
- BBQ Chicken Fries
- 4 Pieces Of Chicken Legs
- 4 Pieces Of Bacon
- 2 Lbs Of Fries
- ¼ Tsp Of Black Pepper
- ¼ Tsp Of Onion Powder
- 1/2 Tsp Of Salt
- ¼ Tsp Of Garlic Powder
- ¼ Tsp Of Cayenne Pepper
- ½ Whole Onion
- ¼ Tsp Of Paprika
- 1/2 Tsp Of Mesquite
- 2 Tbsp BBQ Sauce (Bacon Only)
- 4 Tbsp BBQ Sauce (Bacon, Onion & Chicken)
- 1 ½ Cup Mexican Blended Cheese
- Equipment
- Skillet
- Foil
- Cookie Sheet
- Knife
- Cutting Board
Preparing The Chicken Legs
First, let us turn the oven to 450 degrees. While the oven is preheating, wrap your chicken legs in foil. Use the amount of foil that you see fit, but make sure that it is enough foil to cover up the chicken. Once the oven is done preheating, put the chicken in the oven.
Cooking The Chicken Legs
The chicken legs will cook for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, you will take the chicken out of the oven and flip them over with your spatula so that the chicken will not stick to the foil. Cover up the chicken legs and put them back in the oven. Cook for another 30 minutes. When the time is up, take the chicken legs out and debone the chicken.
Cooking The Bacon
Add bacon to a skillet on medium heat and cook for 10 minutes. Stir the bacon frequently. Once the bacon is done cooking, dice it up. While you are at it, dice up the onion as well.
Combining The BBQ Chicken And Bacon
Combine the chicken and bacon in the skillet that you cooked the bacon in. The bacon grease will be used as oil. Also, add the diced onions. Next, add the seasoning and BBQ sauce, then cook on medium heat for 5 minutes. Gently stir occasionally.
Add The Cheese
Add the blended cheese and cook for another 3 minutes or until the cheese melt. You can gently stir the food to help the cheese melt faster.
Cooking Your Oven Baked Fries
While all of that is cooking, you can put your fries in the oven. You don’t have to make your fries from scratch, therefore wherever you get your fries at simply read the instructions given to you.
Putting The BBQ Chicken And Bacon Oven Baked Fries Altogether
When everything is cooked, put the BBQ chicken and bacon mixture on top of the fries, and you are good to go!
Picking For The Chicken, Acing For The Bacon
Life is about balance. It just so happens that in the kitchen the balance is full of proteins, carbs, and condiments. So if you need a BBQ fix, chicken has been on your mind, your eyes wide for some fries with that bacon on the side, have no worries because this recipe will satisfy your taste buds in a hurry!
BBQ Chicken and Bacon Oven Baked Fries Recipe
Supplies and Equipment
- Skillet
- Cutting Board
Ingredients
- 4 Whole Chicken Legs
- 4 Whole Bacon
- 2 Lbs Fries
- 1/4 Tsp Black Pepper
- 1/4 Tsp Onion Powder
- 1/2 Tsp Salt
- 1/4 Tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/4 Tsp Cayenne Pepper
- 1/2 Whole Onion Diced
- 1/4 Tsp Paprika
- 1/2 Tsp Mesquite Seasoning
- 2 Tbsp BBQ Sauce Bacon Only
- 4 Tbsp BBQ Sauce Bacon, Onion, & Chicken Mixture
- 1 1/2 Cup Mexican Blended Cheese Shredded
Instructions
Preparing The Chicken Legs
- First, let us turn the oven to 450 degrees. While the oven is preheating, wrap your chicken legs in foil. Use the amount of foil that you see fit, but make sure that it is enough foil to cover up the chicken. Once the oven is done preheating, put the chicken in the oven.
Cooking The Chicken Legs
- The chicken legs will cook for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, you will take the chicken out of the oven and flip them over with your spatula so that the chicken will not stick to the foil. Cover up the chicken legs and put them back in the oven. Cook for another 30 minutes. When the time is up, take the chicken legs out and debone the chicken.
Cooking The Bacon
- Add bacon to a skillet on medium heat and cook for 10 minutes. Stir the bacon frequently. Once the bacon is done cooking, dice it up. While you are at it, dice up the onion as well.
Combining The BBQ Chicken And Bacon
- Combine the chicken and bacon in the skillet that you cooked the bacon in. The bacon grease will be used as oil. Also, add the diced onions. Next, add the seasoning and BBQ sauce, then cook on medium heat for 5 minutes. Gently stir occasionally.
Add The Cheese
- Add the blended cheese and cook for another 3 minutes or until the cheese melt. You can gently stir the food to help the cheese melt faster.
Cooking Your Oven Baked Fries
- While all of that is cooking, you can put your fries in the oven. You don’t have to make your fries from scratch, therefore wherever you get your fries at simply read the instructions given to you.
Putting The BBQ Chicken and Bacon Oven Baked Fries Altogether
- When everything is cooked, put the BBQ chicken and bacon mixture on top of the fries, and you are good to go!
