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Maple Glazed Bacon Chicken Bites

Maple Glazed Bacon Chicken Bites: Easy Crispy Perfection

These Maple Glazed Bacon Chicken Bites are a delightful blend of savory and sweet, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bites
Course: APPETIZERS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Bites
  • 1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts Cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 8 slices Bacon Consider turkey bacon for a healthier alternative
For the Maple Glaze
  • 1/2 cup Maple Syrup Use pure maple syrup for the best results
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh minced garlic can be a substitute
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Use less if bacon is salty
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Optional; adjust based on spice tolerance

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • Toothpicks

Method
 

How to Make Maple Glazed Bacon Chicken Bites
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cut chicken breasts into 1-inch pieces and place in a mixing bowl.
  3. Wrap each chicken piece with half a slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
  4. Whisk together maple syrup, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper until smooth.
  5. Arrange the bacon-wrapped chicken on the baking sheet and brush generously with maple glaze.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the internal temperature is 165°F (74°C) and bacon is crispy.
  7. Brush with remaining glaze, let cool slightly, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 4bitesCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 20gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 350mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Serve with toothpicks and your favorite dipping sauce for added fun!

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