Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites
Ingredients
- 21/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 lbbacon
, cut into thirds
- ⅝ cbrown sugar
- 1 tbspchili powder
American chili powder that isn't spicy, such as McCormick
- ⅛ tspcayenne pepper
- salt (
- toothpicks
- tinfoil
- baking sheet
- cooling rack
- nonstick cooking spray
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- 2
Line a baking sheet pan with foil and place a wire rack on top. Very generously coat the rack with nonstick cooking spray.
- 3
In a small bowl, stir together the brown sugar, chili powder, and cayenne pepper.
- 4
Sprinkle the chicken with a little salt to taste; wrap a slice of bacon around each chicken cube and secure with a toothpick.
- 5
Dredge the wrapped chicken in the brown sugar mixture.
- 6
Place the chicken pieces on the rack and bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through at 165F and the bacon is crisp.
- 7
Serve immediately and force yourself to share!
Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites
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About this Recipe
Irresistible Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites
Get ready to discover your new favorite appetizer! These Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites are truly little flavor bombs, masterfully combining savory, salty, sweet, sticky, and crispy textures into one unforgettable bite. Perfect for parties, game days, or a delightful family snack, these chicken bites are so addictive, you’ll have to force yourself to share!
What makes these Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites so special? It's the magical alchemy that happens in the oven. Tender, bite-sized pieces of boneless, skinless chicken breast are snugly wrapped in strips of salty bacon. Then, they’re coated in a delectable mixture of brown sugar and chili powder, with just a hint of cayenne pepper for a subtle kick. As they bake, the bacon crisps up beautifully, the chicken cooks to juicy perfection, and the brown sugar caramelizes into a sticky, glossy glaze that clings to every piece.
Tips for Perfect Bites:
- Uniform Pieces: Cut your chicken breast into roughly 1-inch pieces to ensure even cooking.
- Secure the Bacon: Use toothpicks to hold the bacon securely around each chicken piece. This prevents unraveling and helps the bacon cook evenly.
- Crispy Perfection: Baking these on a cooling rack set over a tinfoil-lined baking sheet is key! This allows air to circulate around the bites, ensuring crispy bacon all the way around and preventing them from sitting in their own rendered fat.
Serve these Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites warm, directly from the oven. They are fantastic on their own, but also pair wonderfully with a side of ranch dressing, honey mustard, or a sweet chili sauce for dipping. Don't be surprised if they disappear fast – they're always a crowd-pleaser!