Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites
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4.6
Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites
Description
Chicken breasts are cut into bite-sized pieces and tossed with salt, pepper, oregano, thyme, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper flakes to season the meat through. The chicken pieces are then wrapped tightly in bacon strips, which are cut into thirds, to encase and add smoky flavor. Each wrapped piece is dredged in a blend of brown sugar and chili powder, providing a caramelized spiced crust during baking. Baking at 350°F on a rack or foil-lined pan allows fat to drip away and the bacon to crisp evenly.
The final dish balances sweet, salty, spicy, and herbaceous notes, creating a snack with tender chicken and crispy bacon outside. The preparation allows for seasoning the chicken before wrapping to ensure depth of flavor. These bites are suitable for appetizers or party plates and can be made ahead and reheated.
Season chicken pieces thoroughly with salt and pepper to enhance internal flavor before wrapping.Consider an extra sprinkle of salt and pepper on bacon-wrapped pieces before baking for additional seasoning.
Ingredients
- 2-3 pounds chicken breast boneless skinless; or chicken tenders
- 16-ounce ounce package Bacon thick cut or regular, sliced
- ⅔ cup brown sugar firmly packed
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ - ½ teaspoon oregano dried
- ¼ - ½ teaspoon thyme
- ¼ - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ - ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
Instructions
- 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.
- 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).
- In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and chili powder together. Cut the entire slab of bacon into thirds.
- 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.
- 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
- Season the chicken pieces well with salt, pepper, and herbs prior to wrapping with bacon to ensure flavorful meat.
- Optionally sprinkle additional salt and pepper on the bacon-wrapped bites before baking for more pronounced seasoning.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6servings or more as an appetizer
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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