Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites
We affectionally refer to these Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites as "Chicken Candy." Savory, salty, sweet, sticky, crispy, you’ll have to force yourself to share, they’re so good. Perfect appetizer for any time!
Servings: 55 pieces
Ingredients
- 2 & 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts , cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 pound sliced bacon , cut into thirds
- 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon chili powder (American chili powder that isn't spicy, such as McCormick)
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or 1/4 tsp for more kick)
- salt , to taste
Tools you will need
- toothpicks
- tinfoil
- baking sheet
- cooling rack
- nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Line a baking sheet pan with foil and place a wire rack on top. Generously coat the rack with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a small bowl, stir together the brown sugar, chili powder, and cayenne pepper.
- Sprinkle the chicken with a little salt to taste; wrap a slice of bacon around each chicken cube and secure with a toothpick.
- Dredge the wrapped chicken in the brown sugar mixture.
- 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.
- Serve immediately and force yourself to share!
Notes
Ensure the bacon gets crispy. To ensure the bacon gets nice and crispy, make sure the wrapped chicken bites bake on a wire rack placed over a baking sheet, not directly on the baking sheet.
Nutrition
Calories: 66kcal · Carbohydrates: 3g · Protein: 5g · Fat: 4g · Saturated Fat: 1g · Cholesterol: 17mg · Sodium: 79mg · Potassium: 91mg · Fiber: 1g · Sugar: 3g · Vitamin A: 54IU · Vitamin C: 1mg · Calcium: 4mg · Iron: 1mg