Description
Get ready to wow your guests with these irresistible Maple Glazed Bacon Chicken Bites! This sweet and savory dish is the perfect appetizer for parties, game days, or any casual gathering. Tender chicken pieces are wrapped in crispy bacon and coated in a mouthwatering maple glaze, creating a flavor explosion that’s sure to have everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 slices bacon
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Season Chicken: In a bowl, toss the chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and garlic powder until they’re evenly coated.
3. Wrap with Bacon: Wrap each seasoned chicken piece with a half slice of bacon and secure it with a toothpick.
4. Prepare Glaze: In a separate bowl, mix the maple syrup and Dijon mustard until they’re well combined.
5. Coat Chicken: Place the bacon-wrapped chicken on the prepared baking sheet and brush them generously with the maple glaze.
6. Bake: Pop the pan in the oven and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the chicken is cooked through.
7. Garnish & Serve: Remove the toothpicks, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve these Maple Glazed Bacon Chicken Bites hot and fresh!
Notes
To take your Maple Glazed Bacon Chicken Bites to the next level, try these handy tips:
Adjust the Sweetness: If you prefer a less sweet glaze, start with a quarter cup of maple syrup and gradually increase the amount to your desired level of sweetness.
Try Alternative Cooking Methods: While baking is the classic approach, you can also grill or air fry the bacon-wrapped chicken for a different texture and flavor.
Get Crispy Bacon: For extra crispy bacon, try partially cooking the bacon in a skillet before wrapping it around the chicken. This helps the bacon get a head start on crisping up in the oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 pieces
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg