Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites

A close up of bacon wrapped chicken appetizers in a pile on a plate with toothpicks stuck in them.

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hese bacon wrapped chicken bites feature tender chicken pieces coated in a sweet and savory brown sugar spice mixture, then wrapped in crispy bacon. Perfect for parties, game day, or any gathering where you want an impressive appetizer that's naturally gluten-free.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings 36 chicken bites

Metric - US Customary

Ingredients

For the Spice Coating:

For Assembly:

▢ 1.5 lbs (680 g) chicken breast - cut into 1-inch cubes
▢ 12 strips (265 g) regular-cut bacon - cut into thirds (about ¾ lb of bacon)

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, combine ½ cup (100 g) brown sugar, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Add the 1.5 lbs (680 g) chicken breast pieces to the bowl and toss until they are evenly coated with the brown sugar mixture.
Cut 12 strips (265 g) regular-cut bacon into thirds so you have 36 pieces. Place a piece of chicken on one end of a bacon strip and roll the bacon around the chicken. Repeat with the remaining chicken and bacon pieces.
Arrange seam-side down on prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each piece. Use two baking sheets if necessary to ensure the chicken bites are not overcrowded on the pan.
Brush or spoon any remaining spice mixture over the bacon-wrapped pieces.
Bake 30-35 minutes, switching pan positions halfway through, until bacon is crispy and chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature.
Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

Gluten-Free: This recipe is naturally gluten-free with no special ingredients needed. Always check your spice blends if using pre-mixed seasonings to ensure they're gluten-free.
Make Ahead: Wrap and refrigerate assembled bites up to 1 day before baking.
Bacon Tips: Regular-cut bacon works best; thick-cut takes too long to crisp.
Storage: Refrigerate leftovers up to 3 days; reheat in 350°F oven 8-10 minutes.
Extra Crispy Bacon: Use a wire rack on the baking sheet for extra crispiness.

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