Oven Baked 3-Ingredient Chicken Tavern

4 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts: Trimmed of any excess fat. Breasts work best for this method as they provide a flat surface that is easy to wrap and top.
8 Strips of Streaky Bacon: Thin, smoky bacon is ideal here because it crisps up much faster in the oven than thick-cut varieties.
1 cup BBQ Sauce: Choose a high-quality, smoky or hickory-flavored store-bought sauce, as this serves as your entire flavor profile, providing sweetness, tang, and spice all at once.
The Melting Finish: While technically a bonus component, a 1/2 cup of shredded cheese (a 50/50 blend of sharp cheddar for flavor and mozzarella for that perfect, stretchy pull) completes the classic tavern look.

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