Description
Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites feature tender, juicy chicken breast cubes wrapped in crispy bacon and coated with a sweet layer of dark brown sugar, baked to perfection until golden and delicious. This easy appetizer or snack pairs salty, sweet, and savory flavors in every bite, making it perfect for parties or casual gatherings.
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
Garnish
- 1 tablespoon parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350℉ to get it ready for baking the chicken bites.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup, then place a cooling rack on top to allow heat circulation and crisping.
- Season Chicken: Season the chicken cubes with salt and pepper evenly to enhance their flavor.
- Wrap Chicken: Cut the bacon slices into halves or thirds depending on bacon thickness. Wrap each chicken cube tightly with a piece of bacon; no toothpicks are needed as the bacon will hold.
- Coat with Brown Sugar: Roll each bacon-wrapped chicken bite in dark brown sugar until fully coated, ensuring a sweet glaze.
- Arrange and Season: Place the coated bites on the cooling rack-lined baking sheet and sprinkle an additional pinch of salt and pepper over them for balanced seasoning.
- Bake: Bake for 45 minutes, starting to check at 30 minutes for doneness. The bacon should be crisp and chicken cooked through (internal temperature of 165℉).
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven and sprinkle with fresh parsley for a touch of color and freshness before serving.
Notes
- Bacon Choice: Thinner slices of bacon are preferred to ensure crispiness without overcooking the chicken.
- Sugar Substitute: You can substitute dark brown sugar with light brown or granulated sugar if necessary, though flavor will vary slightly.
- Cooking Time: Oven temperatures vary; begin checking chicken at 30 minutes to prevent overcooking. Ensure internal temperature hits 165℉ for safety.
- Freezer-Friendly: These bites freeze well for up to 3 months; increase baking time when cooking from frozen.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
