Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites

Chicken pieces wrapped with bacon on a white platter

5 from 4 votes

Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites

Bacon wrapped chicken bites are an awesome appetizer or main dish. The bites are dipped in a sweet and spicy brown sugar rub that is mouthwatering. Great for tailgate parties, Holidays, cocktail parties.

Course Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword 4th of July., cocktail party, holiday appetizer, Tailgate Food

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 22

Total Time 37

Servings servings

Calories 130kcal

Author Eileen Kelly

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds boneless chicken breasts
12 slices bacon Note 1
½ cup brown sugar
1 Tablespoon smoked paprika
1-2 teaspoons chili powder Note 2

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Cut the chicken into 1 ½ to 2 inch pieces.
Cut bacon in half.
Wrap each piece of chicken in bacon.
Use a toothpick to secure bacon on the chicken pieces.
In a bowl, combine brown sugar, smoked paprika, and chili powder.
Dredge bacon wrapped chicken in the sugar spice mix.
Place on rack on a baking tray.
Bake for about 12 minutes. Turn chicken.
Turn chicken, bake another 8 - 13 minutes.
Internal temperature of chicken should be 165 degrees.
Serve and enjoy.

Notes

Note 1: Maple Bacon works well. Use your favorite bacon.

Note 2: If you prefer more spice use 2 teaspoons of chili powder.

Note 3: Cut the chicken in even pieces so the bake evenly, about 1 ½ to 2 inches each.

Note 4: I put toothpicks in the bites to make it easy to flip the chicken over while baking.

Note 5: For great crispy bacon, use a baking tray with a wire rack so the bacon gets crispy.

Note 6: If you don't have a rack for your tray, put the bites under the broiler for a few seconds at the end of baking

Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.

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