People love bacon. This is an undeniable, wood-smoked fact of life. From the dozens of annual bacon fests that pop up across the country to the limitless (and delicious) bacon-centric recipes that flood social media every season, there’s a bonafide bacon culture worth savoring and celebrating.

So what happens when you change the game and bring Godshall’s Chicken Bacon to the breakfast table?

People have questions, and we’ve got answers. Whether you’re an occasional breakfast bacon enjoyer, or a full-blown bacon enthusiast, we’ve got everything you need to know about real wood-smoked chicken bacon, and all the tips, tricks, and mouthwatering recipes you need to achieve the perfect, crispy, savory bacon experience you crave!

What is Chicken Bacon?

First things first, what exactly is chicken bacon and how is chicken bacon made? Our chicken bacon is made from the highest quality cuts of premium chicken meat, specifically the chicken thigh. We use thigh meat because this cut tends to contain more natural fat, leading to a richer, deeper, more savory flavor profile that complements the salty, smoky notes we’re cultivating later in the process.

We carefully cut and blend that premium chicken meat into easy-to-smoke portions which are then infused with the rich, natural flavors of real wood smoke in our own smokehouse, allowing us to ensure a consistently superior product.

Once smoked to perfection, our chicken bacon is sliced, packaged, and delivered to grocery stores near you.

How Does Chicken Bacon Compare to Traditional Bacon?

With a whopping 5 grams of protein per 40 calorie serving (one slice), chicken bacon is a lower fat, higher protein alternative to traditional pork bacon that still delivers the crispy, smoky experience that bacon lovers crave.

This leaner-but-still-delicious profile makes chicken bacon the perfect better-for-you swap-in for sandwich, pasta, salad, wrap, and breakfast recipes, or an ideal daily protein option for folks who are health-conscious or adhere to a no-pork diet.

How Do I Cook Chicken Bacon?

Good news! You’ve got options. Chicken bacon is incredibly easy to prepare, and has several different cooking methods to choose from. Check out this quick video that shows you how to cook up chicken bacon four different ways:

• Skillet: Lay your slices in the skillet on medium-high heat, turning them over every minute to ensure both sides are browned. When the slices are halfway done, lower the heat to medium. Once finished, place the slices on paper towels to soak up any excess liquid.
• Oven: Bake in a shallow pan for 15 minutes at 400°F.
• Microwave: For ultra-quick prep, place slices in the microwave in a glass container or on a paper plate, cover with a paper towel, and heat on high for a minute and a half.
• Air Fryer: Place slices in the air fryer for about 8 minutes at 350°F.

Chicken Bacon Tips & Tricks

• Chicken bacon is a bit leaner than traditional bacon. Its lower fat content means it cooks faster and can dry out more quickly. For the best taste and texture, enjoy it shortly after cooking.
• Try to cook your bacon until it reaches the desired color while still remaining pliable.
• A good indicator that you may have overcooked your chicken bacon is the appearance of multiple brown spots.
• Overcooked chicken bacon has a consistency similar to jerky – still tasty, but slightly different than the traditional bacon experience.
• You may notice some excess liquid in your chicken bacon packaging. This is completely natural and NOT the same type of liquid you encounter with raw meat. Chicken has a relatively high level of water content when compared to other meats, and some of that water may release as the bacon sits in the package… simply discard the liquid and pat the bacon dry before cooking.

Chicken Bacon Recipe Inspo

• Now that you’re an expert on all things chicken bacon, it’s time to get cooking. Here are a few of our favorite chicken bacon recipes to get you started:
• Start your mornings with a Chicken Bacon Cheesy Egg Roll Up or Chicken Bacon Burrata and Avocado Toast
• For lunch, try the Chicken Bacon Tomato and Avocado Flatbread or the Chicken Bacon BLT Lettuce Wraps
• Enjoy a Chicken Bacon & Roasted Cauliflower Salad for dinner
• For dessert, indulge in Bourbon Maple Chicken Bacon Cinnamon Rolls, or for something light, try Chicken Bacon–Wrapped Watermelon with Feta

There you have it: Chicken Bacon 101. Whether you’re stacking it on a breakfast sandwich or sneaking a slice straight off the skillet (we won’t tell), there’s no shortage of ways to enjoy it. Now all that’s left to do is grab a pack, get cooking, and see what all the chicken bacon buzz is about.