Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Bites
Juicy chicken breast pieces wrapped in crispy bacon and glazed with a sweet and savory sauce - the perfect finger foods for party entertaining at 285 calories per serving.
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15m
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Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 12 strips bacon, cut in half crosswise
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 24 wooden toothpicks, soaked in water
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the chicken
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Cut chicken breasts into uniform 1-inch cubes and pat completely dry with paper towels. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- 2
Make the glaze
In a small bowl, whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, honey, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and cayenne pepper until smooth.
- 3
Wrap the chicken
Wrap each chicken cube with a half strip of bacon, ensuring the bacon overlaps slightly. Secure with a soaked toothpick through the center.
- 4
Arrange on baking sheet
Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange bacon-wrapped chicken bites seam-side down, leaving space between each piece. Brush lightly with olive oil.
- 5
Initial baking
Bake for 12 minutes, then remove from oven and brush each bite generously with the prepared glaze.
- 6
Finish cooking
Return to oven and bake for an additional 6-8 minutes, until bacon is crispy and chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- 7
Final glaze and serve
Brush with remaining glaze and let rest for 2-3 minutes. Arrange on serving platter and serve warm as finger foods for your party.
Chef's Tips
Soak toothpicks in water for 30 minutes before using to prevent burning. For extra crispy bacon, place bites on a wire rack set over the baking sheet. These can be assembled 4 hours ahead and refrigerated until ready to bake.
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How long does it take to make Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Bites?
The listed total time is 35 minutes. Prep time is 15 minutes and cooking time is 20 minutes. Follow the instructions for any resting or chilling steps.
How many servings does this Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Bites recipe make?
This recipe yields 6 servings.
What is the difficulty level of this Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Bites recipe?
The listed difficulty level is easy.