Description
Delicious bacon wrapped chicken bites coated in brown sugar for a perfect balance of savory and sweet. These easy-to-make appetizers are ideal for parties or a savory snack, featuring tender chicken wrapped in crispy bacon and baked to perfection.
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 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 of the sheet to allow air circulation and crisping.
- Season Chicken: Season the 1-inch chicken cubes with salt and pepper evenly to enhance the flavor.
- Wrap Chicken with Bacon: Depending on the thickness of your bacon, cut each slice into halves or thirds. Wrap each chicken cube with bacon; no toothpicks are needed as the bacon will hold itself.
- Coat in Brown Sugar: Roll each bacon-wrapped chicken piece in the packed dark brown sugar on a shallow plate, coating all sides thoroughly.
- Arrange on Rack: Place the coated pieces on the prepared baking rack, spacing them evenly, and season again lightly with salt and pepper if desired.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes. Start checking at the 30-minute mark. Look for crisp bacon and ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165℉.
- Garnish and Serve: Once baked, garnish the chicken bites with freshly chopped parsley to add color and freshness before serving.
Notes
- Bacon Choice: Thinner slices of bacon work best as they crisp perfectly without overcooking the chicken.
- Sugar Swap: Dark brown sugar is preferred for its rich molasses flavor, but light brown or granulated sugar can be used if necessary.
- Cooking Time: Oven temperatures vary, so begin checking for doneness at 30 minutes to avoid overcooking. Use a meat thermometer to confirm an internal temperature of 165℉.
- Freezer-Friendly: These bites can be frozen for up to 3 months. Bake longer when cooking from frozen to ensure they cook through properly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 pieces
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
