Best 13 Bbq Bacon Wrapped Chicken With Cheddar Recipes

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Calling all bacon and cheese enthusiasts! Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with our irresistible BBQ Bacon-Wrapped Chicken with Cheddar. This mouthwatering dish combines the smoky richness of bacon, the tender juiciness of chicken, and the gooey goodness of melted cheddar cheese. It's a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more.

But that's not all! This article also features a delightful collection of additional recipes that are sure to satisfy your culinary cravings. From the zesty and flavorful Orange Chicken to the hearty and comforting Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Pasta, there's something for every palate. And for those who love a classic, we've included a foolproof recipe for the ever-popular Chicken Parmesan.

Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, these recipes are easy to follow and guarantee delicious results. So gather your ingredients, fire up your grill or stovetop, and let's embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you and your loved ones thoroughly satisfied.

Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!

BBQ BACON-WRAPPED CHICKEN



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An ever-popular combination of bacon and chicken tastes even better with a homemade sweet and tangy glaze featuring Heinz Ketchup, real maple syrup and mustard. Serve with baked potatoes and grilled veggies for an easy weeknight dinner.

Provided by Heinz

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Heinzitup.com

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 slices bacon
4 boneless chicken breasts, skin on
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
¾ cup Heinz Tomato Ketchup
⅓ cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons grainy Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
Lemon wedges
Chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • Cook the bacon until just opaque. Blot on paper towels. Sprinkle chicken evenly with salt and pepper. Wrap each chicken breast in bacon, securing strips in place with toothpicks. Set aside. Preheat the grill to medium-high.
  • Blend ketchup with maple syrup, mustard, lemon juice and garlic. Brush half the sauce all over chicken. Place chicken on grill and turn heat down to medium. Grill, turning and basting twice with remaining sauce until bacon is almost crisp, about 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
  • Squeeze lemon wedges over chicken and sprinkle with chives. Remove toothpicks before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.1 calories, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 84.7 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 31.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 1379.1 mg, Sugar 15.8 g

BACON WRAPPED CHICKEN WITH CHEESE



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BBQ Bacon Wrapped Chicken uses 4 ingredients to make BBQ oven baked chicken breasts stuffed with melted cheddar cheese and wrapped in crispy bacon.

Provided by Melissa Erdelac

Categories     Dinner

Time 42m

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 slices bacon, (not thick cut)
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, (butterflied (see recipe instructions))
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
¾ cup BBQ sauce
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400ºF. Line a baking sheet with foil and lay 8 slices of bacon on the prepared pan. Bake the bacon 10-12 minutes, depending on how crispy you like your bacon at the end. Remove the partially cooked bacon from oven and set aside.
  • Turn down oven to 375ºF. Butterfly the chicken breasts by starting at the thicker end and cutting through the middle, being careful to not cut all the way through. The chicken will be able to open like a book, or butterfly, with 2 thinner sides. Place ½ cup cheese on one side of the chicken and then fold the top over it. Season the top of closed chicken with salt and pepper.
  • Move the bacon to one side of the baking sheet. Transfer the stuffed chicken breasts to baking sheet. Lay the pieces of bacon over the top of each chicken breast, wrapping bacon around and tucking ends underneath. Brush on half the BBQ sauce all over top and sides.
  • Bake for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and baste with more BBQ sauce. Bake for 10-15 minutes more, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 160ºF. To make bacon crispier broil 1-2 minutes. the because BBQ sauce can burn quick!
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Nutrition Facts : Calories 632 kcal, Carbohydrate 23 g, Protein 44 g, Fat 39 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, Cholesterol 160 mg, Sodium 1323 mg, Sugar 18 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHEESY BACON BBQ CHICKEN



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This easy dinner recipe is a family favorite! With only one pan and minutes of prep, it layers the flavors of tender chicken, tangy BBQ sauce, crispy bacon, all over sweet baked onions.

Provided by Kimber

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast (3-4 chicken breasts)
1 sweet yellow onion
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/3 cup BBQ sauce
1/2 cup cheddar cheese
1/4 cup crumbled bacon
2 tbsp chopped green onions

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400˚F.
  • Thinly slice the onion and place it in the bottom of a casserole dish.
  • Combine the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder and season both sides of the chicken. Lay the chicken on top of the onions.
  • Spread the BBQ sauce equally over each chicken breast. Sprinkle cheese over the top of the dish.
  • Cover and bake covered for 25 minutes, then uncovered for an additional 15-20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through (165˚F internal temperature.)
  • Top with crispy crumbled bacon and green onions. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 412 kcal, Carbohydrate 17 g, Protein 56 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 170 mg, Sodium 1106 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 12 g, ServingSize 1 serving

GRILLED BACON-WRAPPED CHICKEN TENDERS



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The perfect marriage of smoky and sweet flavors is what you'll get when you use the outdoor grill to cook up these chicken tenders! I like to use center-cut bacon since it is leaner and less likely to cause flare-ups. I find cutting the bacon lengthwise, and then using the thin strips to wrap the bacon, is much easier than trying to wrap using a wide strip. Use your favorite BBQ rub on the chicken!

Provided by France C

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 chicken tenders
1 tablespoon BBQ rub (such as McCormick®)
8 slices center-cut bacon, cut in half lengthwise
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon water

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Season chicken tenders with BBQ rub. Wrap each tender with 2 thin strips of bacon, tucking in the ends to secure.
  • Mix together honey and water in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • Place chicken tenders on the preheated grill and reduce heat to medium-low. Close lid and grill tenders, turning every 2 to 3 minutes, until bacon is browned and chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit (73 degrees C), 12 to 14 minutes. For crispier bacon, increase heat during the last 2 minutes of cooking.
  • Move tenders to indirect heat and brush with honey mixture. Transfer to a plate and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.2 calories, Carbohydrate 9.7 g, Cholesterol 83.9 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 32.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 1181.7 mg, Sugar 8.6 g

BBQ BACON WRAPPED CHICKEN WITH CHEDDAR



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My love affair with bacon is never ending! Who can resist bacon, cheese and BBQ sauce?? This is something I came up with when I wanted something with a lot of flavor but wanted it to be simple. Enjoy!!

Provided by Victoria Ross

Categories     Chicken

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
12 slice bacon
1 c favorite bbq sauce, i love sweet baby ray's original
1 c shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a large jellyroll pan (or large cookie sheet with rim) with foil so it's hanging over a little. Line up bacon side by side in jellroll pan (may overlap a bit) and bake for 12 minutes. You want to partially cook it and still have it limp. Do not drain off bacon grease from jellyroll pan, you will need this later in the pan. Increase oven temp to 400 degrees.
  • 2. Trim your chicken breasts of excess fat, if any, and slice chicken breasts in half lengthwise so you have two large tenders from each whole breast. Take 4 of your pieces of bacon and cut in half. Wrap 1 whole and 1 half piece of bacon around each chicken breast tender making sure ends of bacon are tucked under bottom of chicken piece.
  • 3. Place all of your bacon wrapped chicken in same jellyroll pan you cooked the bacon in with reserved bacon grease. Baste chicken pieces with BBQ sauce, using about 1/2 cup of sauce. Bake in oven for 20 minutes, check for doneness. Remove from oven and baste chicken with remaining BBQ sauce. Turn oven to broil and broil chicken for 3~4 minutes to crisp up the bacon and carmalize the BBQ sauce slightly. Keep an eye on it so it doesn't burn.
  • 4. Remove from oven and place chicken on serving platter. Sprinkle the cheddar cheese over all of the chicken and let melt. Enjoy!!

AIR FRYER BBQ CHEDDAR-STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS



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Bacon-wrapped chicken breast stuffed with a mixture of Cheddar cheese, bbq sauce, and chopped cooked bacon.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork

Time 35m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 strips bacon, divided
2 ounces Cheddar cheese, cubed, divided
¼ cup barbeque sauce, divided
2 (4 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breasts
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat an air fryer to 380 degrees F (190 degrees C). Cook 1 strip of bacon in the air fryer for 2 minutes. Remove from air fryer and cut into small pieces. Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper and increase the temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Combine cooked bacon, Cheddar cheese, and 1 tablespoon barbeque sauce in a bowl.
  • Use a long, sharp knife to make a horizontal 1-inch cut at the top of each chicken breast, creating a small internal pouch. Stuff each breast equally with bacon-cheese mixture. Wrap remaining strips of bacon around each chicken breast. Coat chicken breast with remaining barbecue sauce and place into the prepared air fryer basket.
  • Cook for 10 minutes in the air fryer, turn, and continue cooking until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 10 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379 calories, Carbohydrate 12.3 g, Cholesterol 114.3 mg, Fat 18.9 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 37.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 986.7 mg, Sugar 8.3 g

BARBEQUE BACON CHICKEN BAKE



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Easy-to-make chicken with a little variation. Great on the grill but just as good baked in the oven when you can't grill out.

Provided by Rach

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

cooking spray
8 slices bacon
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
¾ cup barbeque sauce (such as Cattlemen's® or Jack Daniel's®)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until the edges begin to crisp, about 5 minutes; drain bacon on paper towels. Wrap each chicken breast with 2 slices of bacon in an x-shaped pattern and place into the prepared baking sheet with bacon ends underneath.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes; spread barbeque sauce over chicken breasts and bake until the juices run clear, the chicken is no longer pink inside, and an instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a breast reads at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C), 10 to 15 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.4 calories, Carbohydrate 17.3 g, Cholesterol 78.6 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 28.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 994 mg, Sugar 12.2 g

BACON & CHEDDAR CHICKEN



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Cheese and bacon don't usually come "light." But this tasty recipe keeps the fat and calories low and flavor high. This family friendly chicken bacon recipe can easily be doubled to serve a larger group. -Trisha Kruse, Eagle Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 bacon strips, chopped
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2/3 cup barbecue sauce, divided
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Thinly sliced green onions

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Using a slotted spoon, remove bacon to paper towels; reserve drippings., Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In same pan, brown chicken in drippings over medium heat, 3-4 minutes per side. Brush with 1/3 cup barbecue sauce. Transfer to oven; bake 8 minutes., Spoon remaining sauce over chicken; sprinkle with cheese and bacon. Bake until cheese is melted and a thermometer reads 165°, 4-6 minutes. Sprinkle with green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435 calories, Fat 20g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 126mg cholesterol, Sodium 973mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 41g protein.

GRILLED BARBECUE BACON-CHEDDAR STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS



Grilled Barbecue Bacon-Cheddar Stuffed Chicken Breasts image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 8 ounces each)
3 slices bacon
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 large buttermilk biscuit, crumbled (about 1 cup)
2/3 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Vegetable oil, for the grill
1/4 cup barbecue sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill to medium. Prepare the chicken: With your knife parallel to the cutting board, slice each chicken breast in half horizontally without cutting all the way through; open like a book. Cover with plastic wrap and pound until 1/2 inch thick.
  • Make the filling: Cook the bacon in a skillet until crisp; crumble. Mix 2 tablespoons bacon drippings with the melted butter in a bowl. Combine the buttermilk biscuit, bacon, half of the drippings mixture, the cheese, chives and parsley in a separate bowl. Stir in 2 to 3 tablespoons water; season with salt and pepper.
  • Season the pounded chicken on both sides with salt and pepper and brush with the remaining drippings mixture. Spoon the filling over the top, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges. Roll up the chicken toward the pointy end; tie with 3 pieces of kitchen twine.
  • Brush the grill grates with vegetable oil. Grill the chicken breasts, turning, until cooked through, 18 to 20 minutes, brushing with the barbecue sauce during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes, then remove the twine and slice.

DOUBLE BARBECUE BACON CHICKEN FOIL PACKS



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We're doubling down on our favorite grilling condiment in this new meat-and-potatoes foil pack. Barbecue chicken breasts, topped with bacon and finished with green onions, are the perfect complement to herbed cheesy potatoes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/4 lb Yukon gold potatoes, cut in 3/4-inch chunks
2 teaspoons oil
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 oz each)
1 1/2 teaspoons barbecue seasoning
4 slices cooked bacon, halved crosswise
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
1/4 cup barbecue sauce
2 green onions, sliced

Steps:

  • Heat gas or charcoal grill. Cut 4 (18x12-inch) sheets of heavy-duty foil. Spray with cooking spray.
  • Add cut potatoes to medium bowl. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Stir until evenly coated.
  • Season chicken with barbecue seasoning, and place on center of each sheet of foil. Dividing evenly, spoon potato mixture around each chicken breast. Lay bacon slices over chicken.
  • Bring up 2 sides of foil so edges meet. Seal edges, making tight 1/2-inch fold; fold again, allowing space for heat circulation and expansion. Fold other sides to seal.
  • Place packs on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 10 minutes. Rotate packs 1/2 turn; cook 9 to 10 minutes longer or until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (at least 165°F). Remove packs from grill; cut large X across top of each pack. Carefully fold back foil; sprinkle potatoes with cheese. Top each chicken breast with 1 tablespoon barbecue sauce, and garnish with green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 140 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 51 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1170 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g

BARBECUE BACON CHEDDAR CHICKEN



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I wanted to do something different with chicken,and this is what happened.If you decide to double this recipe,just use one egg.For a real barbecue type meal serve with baked beans and cole slaw.Submitted to "ZAAR" on November 21st, 2007.

Provided by Chef shapeweaver

Categories     Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 slices crisp cooked bacon, crumbled
2 large boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup self-rising flour
1/3 cup barbecue sauce, divided (I used Sweet Baby Ray's Hickory and Brown Sugar)
1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
canola oil, enough to fry chicken

Steps:

  • Pound chicken breasts to 1/2 inch thickness( you could make them thinner to speed up cooking).
  • Mix milk and egg in a shallow dish or bowl.
  • Pour flour onto a plate.
  • Place both chicken breasts in egg/milk mixture,coating well.
  • Then coat each piece of chicken with flour.( coating each side well).
  • Place both pieces in pre-heated oiled skillet.
  • Fry until golden brown in color, about 10 to 15 minutes,drain oil from skillet if needed.
  • Coat both sides of fried chicken with barbecue sauce.
  • Place 1/8 cup of shredded cheese on each chicken breast, top with equal amounts of bacon.
  • Cover with lid until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 506.3, Fat 18.3, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 205.2, Sodium 1394.1, Carbohydrate 40.3, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 11.1, Protein 41.7

CHEDDAR CHEESE BACON WRAPPED CHICKEN BREAST AT ITS BEST



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Always tender and juicy with loads of flavor that everyone will love, and did I mention super easy to make!

Provided by rochellmees

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 boneless chicken breasts (thawed)
6 slices bacon
salt
pepper
garlic powder
onion powder
paprika
1 cup water
1 medium onion, chopped to rings
cheddar cheese, sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Add water to a baking dish (I just use a cookie sheet).
  • Place onions in water.
  • Wrap each chicken breast with a slice of bacon. Make sure ends of bacon are faced downwards when placed on cookie sheet.
  • Once all chicken breasts are wrapped with bacon and placed on cookie sheet on top of onion slices, sprinkle the top of chicken with an even amount of each dry ingredient. Starting with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder then paprika. Bake for 20 minutes.
  • By this time, if the water is evaporated add a little more. Flip over and sprinke the tops of chicken breasts with all dry ingredients again. Cook for an additional 20 minutes. By this time, again, water should be gone. Add cheese to the top of each piece of chicken and bake for an additional 5 minutes or until cheese has melted. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293.4, Fat 17, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 98.2, Sodium 159.9, Carbohydrate 1.8, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.8, Protein 31.4

CHEDDAR BACON CHICKEN



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It's tempting to seek out new flavors when baking chicken, but then again, with bacon, barbecue sauce and cheddar cheese so easy to grab from the fridge, why linger in doubt? Pull out this combination the next time you get the "what's for dinner" text. -Brenda Coleman, Jackson, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
1/4 cup reduced-sodium teriyaki sauce
1/4 cup barbecue sauce
4 slices ready-to-serve fully cooked bacon, cut in half
4 slices cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Dip both sides of chicken in teriyaki sauce; place on a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 13-18 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°. , Spread barbecue sauce over chicken; top with bacon and cheese. Return to the oven and bake for 3-5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314 calories, Fat 15g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 108mg cholesterol, Sodium 700mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 38g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality ingredients: Use fresh, free-range chicken breasts, thick-cut bacon, and sharp cheddar cheese for the best flavor.
  • Use a flavorful marinade: The marinade helps to infuse the chicken with flavor. Be sure to use a marinade that contains a variety of spices and herbs.
  • Cook the chicken to perfection: Chicken should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Overcooking will make the chicken dry and tough.
  • Let the chicken rest before slicing: This allows the juices to redistribute throughout the chicken, making it more tender and flavorful.
  • Serve the chicken with your favorite sides: BBQ bacon-wrapped chicken with cheddar is delicious served with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a simple salad.

Conclusion:

BBQ bacon-wrapped chicken with cheddar is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its smoky, bacon-y flavor and gooey cheddar cheese, this dish is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try!

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