Description
Delicious bacon-wrapped chicken bites coated in sweet brown sugar and baked to crispy perfection. A savory and sweet appetizer or snack that's easy to prepare and 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 and 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 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare 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 baking sheet to allow air circulation around the chicken bites while baking.
- Season Chicken: Season the chicken cubes with salt and pepper evenly for balanced flavor.
- Wrap Chicken with Bacon: Cut bacon slices into halves or thirds depending on thickness. Wrap each chicken cube tightly with a bacon piece; no toothpicks are needed as the bacon will stick to the chicken.
- Coat with Brown Sugar: Roll each bacon-wrapped chicken piece into the brown sugar on a shallow plate to coat completely, creating a sweet crust.
- Arrange and Season: Place the coated chicken bites on the prepared baking sheet and optionally season with a bit more salt and pepper to enhance flavor.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes, checking starting at 30 minutes. The bacon should be crispy and the chicken fully cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven and garnish with fresh parsley before serving to add a pop of color and freshness.
Notes
- Use thinner bacon slices for best crispness without overcooking the chicken.
- If dark brown sugar is not available, light brown or granulated sugar can be substituted.
- Start checking doneness early at 30 minutes as oven temperatures vary; ensure chicken reaches 165°F for food safety.
- These chicken bites can be frozen for up to 3 months; increase baking time when cooking from frozen.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 bites
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 570 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
