Description
Maple Bacon Glazed Chicken Bites are a sweet and savory appetizer featuring crispy bacon-wrapped chicken coated in a luscious maple glaze. Perfect for parties, game days, or quick dinners, these bites deliver an irresistible balance of flavors in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 8 slices of bacon, cut in half
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Toothpicks
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- Prepare Chicken and Bacon: Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and slice bacon in half.
- Wrap the Chicken: Wrap each chicken piece with a bacon half and secure with a toothpick. Place seam-side down on the baking sheet.
- Make the Maple Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper.
- Glaze and Bake: Brush each bacon-wrapped chicken bite with the maple glaze. Bake for 20-25 minutes, brushing with additional glaze halfway through, until bacon is crispy and chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Serve and Enjoy: Let rest for a few minutes before serving. Optionally, serve with extra glaze for dipping
Notes
- Spicy Variation: Add cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the glaze for heat.
- Honey Alternative: Substitute maple syrup with honey for a different sweetness profile.
- Brown Sugar Bacon: Sprinkle brown sugar over the bacon before baking for extra caramelization.
- Cheese-Stuffed: Insert a small piece of cheddar or cream cheese inside the chicken before wrapping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: maple bacon chicken bites, glazed chicken bites, bacon-wrapped chicken, sweet and savory appetizer, easy party appetizer