Description
Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites are a delicious appetizer featuring tender chicken breast cubes wrapped in crispy bacon and coated with rich dark brown sugar. Baked to perfection, these bites offer a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors, ideal for parties or snack time.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 2 chicken breasts (boneless and skinless, cut into 1 inch cubes)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
Bacon & Coating
- 12 slices bacon (thin cut, cut into halves or thirds)
- 3/4 cup dark brown sugar (packed)
- 1 tablespoon parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to get it ready for baking the chicken bites.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil to prevent sticking and place a cooling rack on top to allow even air circulation while cooking.
- Season Chicken: Season the chicken cubes with salt and pepper evenly to enhance their flavor.
- Wrap Chicken with Bacon: Cut each slice of bacon into halves or thirds depending on thickness. Wrap each chicken cube with a piece of bacon without needing toothpicks, as the bacon adheres well.
- Coat with Brown Sugar: Roll the bacon-wrapped chicken pieces in the brown sugar on a shallow plate, making sure each piece is fully coated with sugar for a sweet glaze.
- Arrange and Season: Place the coated chicken bites on the prepared baking sheet and sprinkle with additional salt and pepper if desired.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes until the bacon is crispy and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Begin checking for doneness at 30 minutes.
- Garnish and Serve: Once baked, garnish with fresh parsley for color and serve warm as a tasty appetizer or snack.
Notes
- Use thinner bacon slices to ensure they crisp nicely without overcooking the chicken.
- Dark brown sugar adds a rich molasses flavor, but light brown or granulated sugar can be substituted if needed.
- Check chicken temperature early to prevent over or undercooking; 165 degrees Fahrenheit internal temp is safe and ideal.
- These bites can be frozen for up to 3 months; increase baking time when cooking from frozen for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 pieces
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
