SPICY SWEET CHICKEN BACON BITES

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I've been serving these for many years. Guests love dipping the bacon-wrapped chicken tidbits into blue cheese salad dressing or barbeque sauce. -Jacqulyn Fletcher, Liberty Lake, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 45m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 pound thick-sliced peppered bacon strips
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Blue cheese salad dressing and barbecue sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cut bacon strips crosswise into thirds. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until partially cooked but not crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain; keep warm., Wrap a bacon piece around each chicken piece; secure with a toothpick. In a shallow bowl, mix brown sugar and seasonings. Add wrapped chicken, a few pieces at a time, and toss to coat., Place on 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Bake 10-12 minutes or until bacon is crisp and chicken is no longer pink. Serve with salad dressing and barbecue sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 47 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 116mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Waleed Mukhtar
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These chicken bacon bites are a delicious and easy appetizer. I will definitely be making them again.


Molly Rose (SparklingMoota)
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken bacon bites turned out perfectly. They were crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside.


Siphesihle Maseko
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I made these chicken bacon bites for a potluck and they were gone in minutes! Everyone loved them.


Birendra Kapar
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These chicken bacon bites are a great way to use up leftover chicken. They're also a fun and easy snack for kids.


Hasaral Sankalapa
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken, but these bites were surprisingly good. The bacon and brown sugar really helped to elevate the flavor.


Jennifer Mitchell
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These chicken bacon bites are the perfect appetizer for any party. They're easy to make and always a hit with guests.


Jackie Cody
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I found this recipe to be a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less brown sugar next time.


Reginald Pittman
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Meh.


Shane Poulson
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is juicy and flavorful, and the bacon adds just the right amount of crunch. I highly recommend it!


Satisfying Lips
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These chicken bacon bites were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.