Bacon Balsamic Glazed Chicken Thighs

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.In a small bowl, mix garlic powder, italian seasoning, and paprika.
2. 2
   Lay chicken thighs on a cutting board and season liberally with herb mixture.Wrap each piece of chicken with bacon.
3. 3
   Heat a cast iron pan (or other heavy skillet) on high until hot.
4. 4
   Add chicken thighs to pan, making sure not to overcrowd.Sear on each side about 5 minutes so bacon is browned.
5. 5
   Remove from pan and add to baking sheet (cooking on a wire rack above the baking sheet is ideal but not essential.)
6. 6
   Bake until chicken reaches internal temp of 165 degrees, about 15 minutes.When chicken is cooked, remove and let rest at least 5 minutes.While chicken is resting, add balsamic to a small pan and heat on medium until reduced by more than half, and thickened, about 5 minutes.
7. 7
   Drizzle balsamic glaze over chicken, top with green onions if desired!