Description
Maple glazed bacon chicken bites deliver sweet and savory comfort on a plate, blending rich Canadian maple syrup with crispy bacon and tender chicken. Guests will devour these irresistible morsels, craving each perfectly balanced bite that promises pure culinary delight.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Bacon:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 slices bacon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Maple Glaze:
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Garnish and Seasoning:
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts into bite-sized cubes, ensuring uniform pieces for consistent cooking and even bacon wrapping.
- Season chicken cubes thoroughly with salt and black pepper, gently massaging the seasoning into the meat to enhance flavor penetration.
- Cut bacon slices into thirds, creating shorter strips perfectly sized for wrapping each chicken cube.
- Carefully wrap each seasoned chicken piece with a bacon strip, securing the bacon with a toothpick to prevent unraveling during cooking.
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a wire rack to allow excess grease to drip away.
- Arrange bacon-wrapped chicken bites on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not touching to promote crispy edges.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, turning halfway through, until bacon is crisp and chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- While chicken bakes, whisk together maple syrup, dijon mustard, soy sauce, and minced garlic in a small bowl to create a glossy, aromatic glaze.
- Remove chicken bites from oven and immediately brush generously with the maple glaze, allowing the heat to caramelize the sauce.
- Transfer glazed bites to a serving platter, sprinkle with chopped parsley and optional red pepper flakes for a burst of color and subtle heat.
- Let rest for 2-3 minutes before serving to allow glaze to set and flavors to meld.
Notes
- Choose uniform chicken cubes to ensure even cooking and consistent bacon wrapping, preventing undercooked or overcooked sections.
- Use thick-cut bacon for better texture and crispiness, which helps maintain the structural integrity of the bacon-wrapped bites.
- Avoid overcrowding the baking sheet to guarantee crispy edges and prevent steaming, which can make the bacon soggy and less appetizing.
- Experiment with alternative glazes like honey-sriracha or bourbon-based sauces for different flavor profiles that complement the bacon and chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg