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Bacon Chicken Bites

If you are looking for the perfect bite, then this recipe is for you! Bacon Chicken Bites are a mixture of sweet caramelized brown sugar and the spicy heat of cayenne pepper that round out the savory and sweet tones to perfection.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings: 36 bites
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, approximately 2 pounds
  • 1 1/2 pounds bacon thin cut
  • 1 cup 200g, brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Place parchment paper on a baking sheet.
  2. Cut the breasts of chicken into 1-inch cubes.
  3. Each bacon slice should be cut in half, and placed on a lined baking sheet.
  4. Combine brown sugar, chili powder and cayenne pepper in a medium bowl.
  5. Season each bacon piece with about half the seasoning mix.
  6. Each chicken cube should be wrapped in bacon. Season each piece of chicken wrapped with the rest of the seasoning.
  7. Bake for 25 minutes. Flip the bites. Bake another 10 minutes, or until the bacon is crisp.