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Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites

Perfect for any time of day, this recipe delivers great flavor effortlessly.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6 servings or more as an appetizer
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2-3 2-3 pounds boneless skinless, chicken breasts or chicken tenders
  • 16-ounce 16-ounce package sliced bacon thick cut or regular
  • ⅔ ⅔ cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 2 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ - ½ ¼ - ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ - ½ ¼ - ½ teaspoon thyme
  • ¼ - ½ ¼ - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ⅛ - ¼ ⅛ - ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. If you have it, place an uncoated metal cooling rack inside a foil-lined large rimmed baking sheet and lightly coat with cooking spray. If not, line a baking pan or broiling pan with foil and lightly grease with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Cut the chicken breasts into large bite-sized pieces. If using chicken tenders, cut them in half (you can fold over the chicken tender pieces when wrapping so they'll be thicker). Place the chicken pieces in a medium bowl and toss with the salt, pepper, oregano, thyme, garlic powder and red pepper. Let it hang out while preparing the rest of the ingredients (you can cover and refrigerate up to a day).
  3. In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and chili powder together. Cut the entire slab of bacon into thirds.
  4. Wrap each chicken piece with small strip of bacon and holding tightly, dredge them in the brown sugar/chili powder mixture. Place the chicken pieces in a single layer on the baking sheet (or rack set inside the baking sheet). If the bacon isn’t staying put, you can secure with a toothpick.
  5. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the bacon is crisp and the chicken is cooked through. Flip it once if the chicken is laying directly on the baking sheet. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Seasonings: one of the keys to this chicken being incredible is making sure the chicken itself is good and seasoned before wrapping the bacon around it so don't skimp on the seasonings you add to the chicken in the bowl, especially the salt and pepper. I may even consider adding a light sprinkle of salt and pepper over the chicken/bacon right before it bakes next time.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Serving Calories 677kcal (34%) Carbohydrates 27g (9%) Protein 58g (116%) Fat 36g (55%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Cholesterol 195mg (65%) Sodium 1204mg (50%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 24g (48%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings or more as an appetizer

Amount Per Serving

Calories

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 Serving
Calories 677kcal 34%
Carbohydrates 27g 9%
Protein 58g 116%
Fat 36g 55%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 195mg 65%
Sodium 1204mg 50%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 24g 48%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.