These Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites are the perfect snack to make for game day (or any kind of group gathering!). The pieces of chicken are topped with a slice of jalapeno, wrapped in bacon and then smothered in a sweet and tangy sauce. These bites can be prepared in advance and are guaranteed to be a crowd favourite.
2lbschicken breast(approx 2 large chicken breasts)
1tspsalt
1tsppepper
1tspgarlic powder
2jalapenos
9-10slicesbacon
1tbspapple cider vinegar
2tbsphoney or maple syrup
1tbsptomato paste
1tbspbutter or ghee
2tspchopped parsley
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cut the chicken breasts into 1 x 1 inch sized pieces and place them in a bowl. Add in the salt, garlic powder and pepper and toss to ensure all of the pieces are well seasoned.
Cut the jalapenos in half lengthwise and remove the seeds. Cut each half into 1/2 inch x 1 inch sized strips
Cut each strip of bacon in half, place a slice of jalapeno on top of a piece of chicken and then wrap in the bacon ensuring that the strip overlaps slightly. Repeat placing each wrapped chicken bite seam side down on the baking sheet.
In a saucepan on medium heat melt the butter or ghee and then stir in the tomato paste, honey or maple syrup and apple cider vinegar. Leave to gently simmer for approximately 3 minutes until it begins to reduce and then remove it from the heat.
Brush each of the bacon wrapped chicken bites in the sauce. Transfer the tray to the oven and bake for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes flip the bites over, brush with more sauce and and return to the oven to bake for another 10 minutes until the bacon is crisp and the chicken is cooked through.
Serve the chicken bites warm garnished with fresh parsley.
Air Fryer Instructions
Place the bacon wrapped chicken bites in the airfryer basket at 390º Fahrenheit for 10 minutes until the bacon is crisp and the chicken is cooked through