Kickin’ Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites
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These Kickin’ Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites are the perfect small bite appetizer recipe! They are quick, easy and only have a few ingredients. We love making them for parties and they are the first thing gone. I mean what’s not to love about a piece of chicken wrapped in bacon and dusted in brown sugar and cayenne pepper? These little bites pack a bit of a kick and are so delicious!
Bacon Wrapped Chicken
It’s that time of year again! We’re all putting our host/hostess hats on and smiles on our faces for the holiday parties. Let’s get real for a moment: the holidays can be a little bit stressful – yet oh-so-much-fun if you just make it work!
Part of making it work, in my book, is making simple, easy and still delicious recipes with quality products. Wouldn’t you agree? I mean parties are fun! Getting ready for them should be too!
Kickin’ Chicken Bites are just that and more – simple, easy, delicious! They come together quickly and are sure to impress everyone at your holiday party.
Plus, if you are a fan of a little spice in your life, these are your ticket! If you aren’t such a fan, just pass on the cayenne pepper and they will be sweeter from the brown sugar. I’m always looking out for people with weak tastebuds because I might just be one of those people!
Grocery List for Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites
- bacon
- boneless skinless chicken breasts
- brown sugar
- cayenne pepper
- chili powder
- pepper
- toothpicks
- aluminum foil
Chicken Bites
A few of our favorite appetizers for parties and watching the big game are Crock Pot Cheesy Hamburger Dip, Pepperoni Pizza Sliders and these Chicken Bites!
I think half the fun of having people over is making food to share with them.
Food is my love language. We should probably rewrite that book to the six love languages!
Who’s with me on that?
Plus, appetizers are awesome because they are little and you can eat more of them, right? Rationalization at it’s finest right there!
How long do you cook bacon wrapped chicken?
Only 30-35 minutes, it’s a quick and easy appetizer!
What is the best bacon to use?
Thin bacon will crisp up nicely and an applewood smoked bacon will give it a smokey flavor!
How do you know when the bacon wrapped chicken is done?
Chicken Bites are done when the juices run clear and the bacon is caramelized and spicy delicious!
How do you make bacon wrapped chicken bites?
- Cut the bacon slices into thirds
- Wrap each piece of chicken with bacon. Secure with a toothpick and repeat with the remaining chicken and bacon.
- Mix remaining ingredients together. Dredge the chicken in the brown sugar mixture coating all sides.
- Place on wire rack on a pan lined with aluminum foil.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes.
These tasty little Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites are quick and easy to make! My family loved them and they were gone in seconds. I’m sure your guests will adore them, too, and you will have a clean plate by the end of the night!
More finger-food perfect for your next party!
- Ham Pickle Roll Ups
- Caramel Corn
- Puff Pastry Bacon Pinwheels with Cheddar
- BBQ Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites
- Cheesy Turkey Bacon Ranch Pinwheels
- Potato Skins
- Air Fryer Popcorn Chicken
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What is your favorite finger food? Comment below, I definitely want to know! If I don’t have it on the blog, it will give me good inspiration for my next recipe!
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Kickin’ Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites
Ingredients
- 1 lb bacon
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1'' pieces
- 2/3 c. brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/8 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Cut bacon pieces into thirds the short way. Take each piece of chicken and wrap a piece of bacon around it. Fasten bacon with toothpick and set aside.
- In a small bowl mix remaining ingredients together. Take each piece of chicken and dredge it in the brown sugar mixture making sure to sprinkle a little on top, too.
- Place on wire rack on a pan lined with aluminum foil.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes until chicken juices run clear and bacon is crisp.
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