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Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites

May 21, 2020 By Joe 12 Comments

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I recently found a recipe idea that I had to try.  It is chicken and it’s bacon.  Bacon wrapped chicken bites! Can’t get much better than that. 

overhead view of chicken bites in a bowl

My inspiration was from a website called Jocooks.com.  I tried Jo’s recipe just as it was written and found that the taste was right on point but I figured that the flavor could be kicked up a bit.  I tweaked the process and spiced them up a little and I think they turned out a little better.

How to make the bacon wrapped chicken bites

Start with 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, each 6 or 7 ounces.  The key to moist chicken is Brining,  especially when the chicken piece is small and could be over baked.  Use a glass or stainless bowl and add 3 cups of cold water and 3 tablespoons of kosher salt, (use less salt if using table salt).  Stir to dissolve the salt, then soak the breasts for an hour and a half.  This will infuse the chicken with moisture and salt.  Take the chicken out and pat dry with paper towels.  Cut the chicken into pieces that are 3/4 inch to 1 inch square.  Salt and pepper the pieces.

chicken pieces

Here’s the chicken which has been cut up into 1 inch cubes and salt and peppered.

wrapping the chicken with bacon and spices

Mix 1/3 cup dark brown sugar and 1 tablespoon chili powder, (add 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper for some heat.  Something I’ll do next time I make these). Wrap the chicken in thin sliced bacon, (1/3 of a slab per chicken piece), that you place right in the sugar mixture  This process seemed somewhat tedious at first, but went pretty fast after the first couple pieces.  Try to get quite a bit of the sugar to stick to the bacon.  Set the rolls down on the baking rack with the bacon flap on the bottom.  No need to put toothpicks in it for it stays rolled up when baking.

bacon/chicken Bites ready for oven

Make sure you use foil to line the sheet pan because the sugar melts and drips. Cleanup would be something you’d want your spouse to do!  Place the sheet in an unheated oven.  The bacon browns better with a slow increase in temperature.  Turn the oven on 375 degrees and set a timer for 35 minutes.  The Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites will be done after 35 minutes.  Sprinkle some chopped flat leaf parsley on the pieces and serve.

Bacon Wrapped Chicken bites in a black bowl

By brining the chicken and starting with a cold oven, the chicken was quite moist and the bacon nicely browned.  

These are the perfect appetizer for a special holiday with family.

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Bacon Wrapped Chicken bites

BACON WRAPPED CHICKEN BITES

Spicy bacon/chicken appetizer everyone will love.
5 from 2 votes
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bacon wrapped chicken bites
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Brining time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 24 pieces
Calories: 52kcal
Author: Joe Boyle

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts , 6 ounce ea, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 3 tbsp kosher salt
  • 3 cups water for brine
  • 1/3 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp chile powder
  • cayenne pepper? 1/8 to 1/4 tsp
  • 8 slices thin cut bacon , cut into thirds
  • salt and black pepper
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Instructions

  • Start with 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, each 6 or 7 ounces. The key to moist chicken is Brining. Use a glass or stainless bowl and add 3 cups of cold water and 3 tablespoons of kosher salt, (use less salt if using table salt). Stir to dissolve the salt, then soak the breasts for an hour and a half.
  • Take the chicken out and pat dry with paper towels. Cut the chicken into pieces that are 3/4 inch to 1 inch square. Salt and pepper the pieces.
  • Mix 1/3 cup dark brown sugar and 1 tablespoon chili powder, (add cayenne pepper for some heat)
  • Wrap the chicken in thin sliced bacon, (1/3 of a slab per chicken piece), that you place right in the sugar mixture Try to get quite a bit of the sugar to stick to the bacon.
  • Set the rolls down on the baking rack with the bacon flap on the bottom. No need to put toothpicks in it for it stays rolled up when baking. Make sure you use foil to line the sheet pan.
  • Place the sheet in an unheated oven. Turn the oven on 375 degrees and set a timer for 35 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool 5 to 10 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 52kcal

nutrition label

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  1. Kristin Nelson

    May 31, 2020 at 10:12 am

    5 stars
    Perfect combination of two things I love!

    Reply
  2. MaryJo

    May 22, 2020 at 1:56 pm

    5 stars
    Yummmmm; I start drooling just thinking about these!

    Reply
  3. Sandy Axelrod

    May 22, 2020 at 10:32 am

    I just saved this recipe to make as soon as we are settled in our RV. This sounds so delicious and easy! Can’t wait to be done with the move and on to the traveling and cooking!!! Thanks Joe, for another wonderful recipe.

    Reply
  4. Amanda Roy

    January 15, 2016 at 12:51 pm

    Do you have the nutrition information for this dish? Like carbs, calories, fat, protein? Thanks in advance.

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    • Joe

      January 15, 2016 at 3:27 pm

      Amanda, thanks for your comment. A nutrition label has been added.

      Reply
      • Anonymous

        January 15, 2016 at 3:38 pm

        Is this per chicken bite? How many in a serving? Looking forward to trying this recipe for dinner tonight! ?

        Reply
        • Joe

          January 15, 2016 at 5:00 pm

          Thanks for the comment. The nutrition information is for each chicken bite.

          Reply
  5. Eileen

    December 8, 2014 at 1:20 pm

    they were nummy, Joe

    Reply
    • Joe

      December 8, 2014 at 1:23 pm

      Thanks Eileen…I’m going to make these fairly often myself! Football bowl games are coming up!

      Reply
  6. christine perez

    November 21, 2014 at 9:24 pm

    Very attractive chicken dish.. You went into so much detail with the directions. Keep sending recipes please..

    Reply
    • Joe

      November 21, 2014 at 10:57 pm

      Thanks Christine and thanks for looking!

      Reply
    • Joe

      December 7, 2014 at 9:17 pm

      Christine, Thanks for the comment. I hope you keep watching Joe’s.

      Reply

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