Description
Tender pieces of chicken wrapped in crispy turkey bacon and coated in a sweet and spicy glaze, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a delightful party appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 pound turkey bacon, cut in half
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix together the brown sugar, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper until well combined in a bowl.
- Take each piece of chicken and wrap it with a half slice of turkey bacon, securing it with a toothpick if necessary.
- Roll each bacon-wrapped chicken piece in the brown sugar mixture to coat them evenly, creating a tempting glaze.
- Place the coated chicken bites on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them out for even cooking.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the bacon is crispy and the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Make-ahead magic: Prepare the chicken bites up to a day in advance. Store in the refrigerator and bake just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 pieces
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 70mg