Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites

A close up of a bacon wrapped chicken bite in a bowl of others.

Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites

These bacon-wrapped chicken bites are sweet, savory, and so easy to make. With just a few simple ingredients, they’re ready in under 45 minutes and perfect for parties or snacking.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Diet Low Lactose

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Marinating time 20

Total Time 30

Servings pieces

Calories 58kcal

Author Jessy Freimann

Equipment

Ingredients

10 slices bacon, cut into thirds
2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into uniform 1 inch chunks
1 teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
⅔ cup brown sugar, divided

Instructions

Place the chicken breast chunks into a bowl.
Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and ⅓ cup brown sugar and toss to fully coat.
Let the chicken marinate for at least 20 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fand line a sheet pan with parchment paper and set aside.
Par-cook the pieces of bacon in the microwave for 1 minute- 1 minute and 20 seconds (this will vary by microwave). Make sure to form a single layer on a plate. I did them in batches.
Wrap a piece of the cut up bacon around each chicken chunk and secure it with a toothpick.
Once all chicken chunks are wrapped in bacon, place them all back in the bowl with the other ⅓ cup brown sugar and gently toss to coat each one.
Spread them on the pan in a single layer but not touching.
Bake for 15 minutes and if needed, turn up the oven to broil and broil them for a couple minutes to crisp up the bacon.
Cool for a couple minutes and serve immediately.

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Notes

Cut the chicken evenly. Aim for 1-inch pieces and keep them as uniform as possible so everything cooks at the same rate.
Par-cook bacon in the microwave. I cut each slice into thirds and nuked it for 1 minute in batches so as not to overload the plate. Go for a single layer
Use a rack if you want extra crispness. Setting the bites on a wire rack over the sheet pan allows heat to circulate underneath.
Ingredients to prep ahead- Cut the bacon and chicken and keep in the refrigerator until you're ready to assemble.
Leftovers and storage- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer so the bacon crisps back up.

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