Description
Crispy Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Breast Bites are the perfect combination of protein and flavor, making them a favorite at parties, game days, and gatherings. Tender chicken bites encased in crispy bacon, dipped in your choice of sauce – it’s a flavor explosion that’s hard to resist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 slices bacon
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce (for dipping)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Take the boneless, skinless chicken breasts and cut them into bite-sized pieces.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Toss the chicken bites in this seasoning mix.
- Cut each bacon slice in half and wrap it around each chicken bite, securing with a toothpick if needed.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil. Place the bacon-wrapped chicken bites on the sheet without overcrowding.
- Bake for approximately 20-25 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the chicken is cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken bites from the oven. Drizzle with barbecue sauce and sprinkle with fresh parsley for garnish.
Notes
Choose a thinner cut of bacon for better crispiness.
Use fresh ingredients for maximum flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 225
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg