Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites
Easy Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites baked to crispy, caramelized perfection. Sweet, smoky, and irresistible—your new favorite party appetizer made with simple ingredients. Ideal for holidays, game day, and entertaining.
Ingredients
Chicken Bites
- 2 chicken breasts boneless and skinless, cut into 1-inch cubes
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
Bacon
- 12 slices thin-cut bacon cut into halves or thirds
Coating
- ¾ cup dark brown sugar packed
Garnish
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped (optional)
Instructions
Prep the Baking Sheet
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup. Set a wire cooling rack on top.
Season the Chicken
- Season the chicken cubes with salt and pepper.
Wrap with Bacon
- Cut bacon slices in half or thirds depending on thickness. Wrap one piece tightly around each chicken cube. No toothpicks needed—bacon adheres as it cooks.
Coat in Brown Sugar
- Add the packed dark brown sugar to a shallow dish. Roll each bacon-wrapped chicken piece thoroughly in the sugar to coat all sides.
Arrange and Bake
- Place chicken on the wire rack. Sprinkle lightly with additional salt and pepper if desired.
- Bake for 30–45 minutes, checking at the 30-minute mark.
- Chicken is done when internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and bacon is crisp.
Serve
- Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Use thin-cut bacon: It crisps faster and more evenly.
Dark brown sugar = best caramelization: Its higher molasses content makes these bites extra sticky and flavorful.
Don’t overcrowd the rack: Proper airflow helps crisp the bacon.
Use a cooling rack: Keeps bacon from sitting in rendered fat, ensuring crispiness.