Sparker’s Kitchen 101: Bacon Wrapped Chicken in Dill Sauce w Steamed Veg

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Turkey bacon reduces fat content while maintaining flavor.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Greek yogurt lowers calories and adds creaminess.

chicken breasts

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: whole chicken

Thighs are juicier and often less expensive.

fresh dill

🥗Healthier: dried dill

💰Cheaper: parsley

Dried dill is more accessible and longer-lasting.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper (not specified in the description).

Wrap each chicken breast with Danish bacon strips.

In a skillet, heat low fat dairy free margarine until melted.

Sauté the thinly sliced red onion until translucent.

Add plain flour and stir to create a roux.

Slowly whisk in skimmed milk until smooth.

Stir in dill and parsley, cooking until heated through.

Pour the sauce over the chicken in a baking dish.

Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken is cooked through (exact time not specified).

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