Description
Maple Glazed Bacon Chicken Bites are a delightful fusion of crispy bacon and tender chicken, enveloped in a rich, sweet maple glaze. Perfect for gatherings or game day, these bite-sized morsels will tantalize your taste buds and leave everyone wanting more. With their stunning golden-brown finish and mouthwatering flavor, they are sure to become a favorite at any event.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs total)
- 12 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp pineapple juice (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- Wrap each piece of chicken with a slice of bacon and secure with toothpicks if needed.
- In a bowl, mix maple syrup, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and optional pineapple juice.
- Dip each bacon-wrapped chicken piece into the glaze until fully coated.
- Place on a lined baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until bacon is crispy and chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 bites (90g)
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 785mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg