Recipes Main Dishes Sandwich Recipes Hot Dogs and Corn Dogs Recipes Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Dogs 5.0 (4) 4 Reviews 2 Photos If you're looking for a different alternative to put on your hot dog bun, try these bacon-wrapped chicken dogs. Made with strips of boneless chicken breasts that are baked with a secret sauce and coated with barbecue to finish, these chicken dogs are tender and juicy. Plus, you can feel good knowing exactly what ingredients went into your hot dog! By John Mitzewich John Mitzewich John Mitzewich — aka Chef John — has produced more than 1,500 cooking videos for Allrecipes. He's the actor, director, and screenwriter whose hands and voice confidently walk you through techniques. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Updated on June 22, 2022 Save Rate Print Share Add Photo 2 2 Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Total Time: 40 mins Servings: 2 Yield: 2 chicken dogs Jump to Nutrition Facts Jump to recipe This hopefully future summer cookout classic started out as a quest to create a perfect chicken burger. After a couple failed attempts, I switched buns midstream and it all came together. Well, technically, it all came together after I wrapped it in bacon. But still! I'm probably the only person who's bothered that a chicken breast doesn't fit perfect on a round burger bun. Most of it does, but I find that pointing tailpiece that sticks out unsightly and disconcerting. Beyond that little bit of crazy, because it is shaped that way, it's almost impossible to cook evenly — that thin end always drying out by the time the much thicker end cooks through. Anyway, after trying to stuff that thin pointy end into the larger end (and failing), I decided to simply split the breast down the middle. The two strips, once wrapped, resemble a perfect hot dog bun-shaped piece of poultry. This technique also allows us to flavor the inside of our chicken dog. Besides the highly annoying saucing at the end, I could not have been more pleased with how this came out. I hope you give it a try soon. Chef John For more Chef John, be sure to subscribe to Food Wishes on YouTube! Click the "Join" button there to get Chef John's bonus video footage and behind-the-scenes pictures, live chats, and other Food Wishes member exclusives. Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients vegetable oil cooking spray 3 tablespoons mayonnaise, divided, or to taste 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 pinch cayenne pepper 1 (12 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast half kosher salt to taste 4 slices center-cut bacon 2 hot dog buns 1 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and sliced, or to taste 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce, or to taste Directions Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with foil and spray foil with cooking spray. Stir 1 tablespoon mayonnaise, mustard, pepper, and cayenne together in a small bowl. Slice chicken breast in half lengthwise, then slice each piece in half again. Align the thicker end of one piece of chicken with the thinner end of another, forming a consistent thickness that would fit into a hot dog bun. Repeat with remaining two pieces. Transfer chicken to a plate and season chicken with kosher salt. Spread mayonnaise mixture over top and toss to coat. Re-align chicken pieces and wrap each chicken "dog" with 2 slices bacon, making sure you don't wrap too tightly and that you tuck the ends of the bacon underneath the chicken. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the center of the preheated oven until the bacon is browned and the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Generously spread hot dog rolls with mayonnaise and add jalapeno slices. Place chicken dogs on rolls and top with barbecue sauce. Unknown Chef's Notes: You can use two 6-ounce chicken breasts if you'd like; then you would slice each breast in half only once. You can use mustard or ketchup instead of barbecue sauce. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 444 Calories 27g Fat 8g Carbs 41g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 2 Calories 444 % Daily Value * Total Fat 27g 34% Saturated Fat 6g 28% Cholesterol 121mg 40% Sodium 774mg 34% Total Carbohydrate 8g 3% Dietary Fiber 0g 1% Total Sugars 5g Protein 41g 82% Vitamin C 3mg 4% Calcium 23mg 2% Iron 2mg 8% Potassium 426mg 9% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.