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Sweet & Spicy Bacon Chicken Bites

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Whether you’re hosting game night, planning a holiday spread, or contributing to a potluck, this dish checks all the boxes: simple, flavorful, and universally loved.

  • Total Time: 1 Hour
  • Yield: 24-36 Pieces

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts 
  • 1 lb. sliced bacon, cut into thirds
  • 2/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. chili powder
  • Toothpicks

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Cut chicken breasts into 1” cubes.
  3. Cut each bacon slice into thirds.
  4. Wrap each chicken cube in bacon and secure with a toothpick.
  5. Stir together brown sugar and chili powder.
  6. Dredge wrapped chicken in mixture.
  7. Coat a rack and broiler pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  8. Place chicken wrap on a rack in a broiler pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until bacon is crisp.

Notes

You can also bake in a regular 9″x13″ pan if you would like to marinate the chicken bites in the mixture more during cooking.

Storage & Reheating

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days
  • Reheat in the oven at 325°F for 10–15 minutes to keep bacon crispy
  • Avoid microwaving if possible (it softens the bacon)
  • Author: forgritsandshins
  • Prep Time: 30 Mins.
  • Cook Time: 30 Mins.
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
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