Description
Delicious bacon wrapped chicken bites coated in brown sugar for a perfect balance of savory and sweet flavors. These crispy, juicy appetizers are easy to prepare and bake in the oven, making them ideal for parties or a tasty snack.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Bacon
- 2 chicken breasts (boneless and skinless, cut into 1 inch cubes)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
- 12 slices bacon (thin cut, cut into halves or thirds)
Coating and Garnish
- 3/4 cup dark brown sugar (packed)
- 1 tablespoon parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350℉ to ensure it’s ready for baking the chicken bites.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil to make cleanup easier, then place a cooling rack on top of the baking sheet.
- Season Chicken: Season the cubed chicken breast pieces with salt and pepper to taste.
- Wrap with Bacon: Cut each bacon slice into halves or thirds depending on thickness. Wrap each chicken cube with a piece of bacon. The bacon should adhere without the need for toothpicks.
- Coat with Brown Sugar: Roll each bacon-wrapped chicken piece in the packed brown sugar, ensuring they are thoroughly coated.
- Arrange for Baking: Place the coated chicken bites on the prepared baking rack. Sprinkle a little more salt and pepper over the top for extra seasoning.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes or until the bacon is crispy and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165℉. Start checking at 30 minutes to avoid overcooking.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven and garnish with chopped parsley for a fresh, colorful presentation. Serve warm.
Notes
- Bacon Choice: Thinner slices of bacon work best as they crisp up nicely without overcooking the chicken.
- Sugar Swap: Dark brown sugar is recommended for its rich molasses flavor, but light brown or granulated sugar may be used as alternatives.
- Cooking Time: Oven temperatures vary, so start checking around 30 minutes. Chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165℉.
- Freezer-Friendly: Prepare ahead and freeze for up to 3 months. Increase cooking time when baking from frozen.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 pieces
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
