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Maple Bacon Glazed Chicken Bites


  • Total Time: 30-35 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 servings 1x

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

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
  2. Prepare Chicken and Bacon: Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and slice bacon in half.
  3. Wrap the Chicken: Wrap each chicken piece with a bacon half and secure with a toothpick. Place seam-side down on the baking sheet.
  4. Make the Maple Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper.
  5. 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).
  6. 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

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