Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites (On Skewers!)

35 mins
Serves 5
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Directions

  1. 1Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
  2. 2Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
  3. 3Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
  4. 4Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  5. 5Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  6. 6Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  7. 7Set a wire rack on top of the baking sheet and spray it with cooking oil; set aside.
  8. 8Set a wire rack on top of the baking sheet and spray it with cooking oil; set aside.
  9. 9Set a wire rack on top of the baking sheet and spray it with cooking oil; set aside.
  10. 10Cut the chicken into 1 to 1 ½ inch pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.
  11. 11Cut the chicken into 1 to 1 ½ inch pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.
  12. 12Cut the chicken into 1 to 1 ½ inch pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.
  13. 13Drizzle with olive oil and stir.
  14. 14Drizzle with olive oil and stir.
  15. 15Drizzle with olive oil and stir.
  16. 16Season with salt, pepper, paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, and dried basil; mix around until well combined.
  17. 17Season with salt, pepper, paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, and dried basil; mix around until well combined.
  18. 18Season with salt, pepper, paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, and dried basil; mix around until well combined.
  19. 19Wrap each piece of bacon around each chicken piece.
  20. 20Wrap each piece of bacon around each chicken piece.
  21. 21Wrap each piece of bacon around each chicken piece.
  22. 22Thread 5 to 6 pieces onto each skewer, packing them close together so that the bacon slices stay intact.
  23. 23Thread 5 to 6 pieces onto each skewer, packing them close together so that the bacon slices stay intact.
  24. 24Thread 5 to 6 pieces onto each skewer, packing them close together so that the bacon slices stay intact.
  25. 25Arrange the skewers on top of the baking rack.
  26. 26Arrange the skewers on top of the baking rack.
  27. 27Arrange the skewers on top of the baking rack.
  28. 28Cook for 25 to 30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and bacon is crispy.
  29. 29Cook for 25 to 30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and bacon is crispy.
  30. 30Cook for 25 to 30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and bacon is crispy.
  31. 31If the bacon isn’t crispy enough, pop the skewers under the broiler for 1 to 2 minutes to finish.
  32. 32If the bacon isn’t crispy enough, pop the skewers under the broiler for 1 to 2 minutes to finish.
  33. 33If the bacon isn’t crispy enough, pop the skewers under the broiler for 1 to 2 minutes to finish.
  34. 34Remove from oven and let stand 5 minutes, then serve.
  35. 35Remove from oven and let stand 5 minutes, then serve.
  36. 36Remove from oven and let stand 5 minutes, then serve.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut up into 1 to 1 ½ inch pieces
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut up into 1 to 1 ½ inch pieces
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut up into 1 to 1 ½ inch pieces
  • 0.5 tablespoon olive oil
  • 0.5 tablespoon olive oil
  • 0.5 tablespoon olive oil
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 0.25 teaspoon smoked or sweet paprika
  • 0.25 teaspoon smoked or sweet paprika
  • 0.25 teaspoon smoked or sweet paprika
  • 0.125 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • 0.125 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • 0.125 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 0.25 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 0.25 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 0.25 teaspoon dried basil
  • 0.25 teaspoon dried basil
  • 0.25 teaspoon dried basil
  • 10 to 12 bacon slices, cut in half crosswise
  • 10 to 12 bacon slices, cut in half crosswise
  • 10 to 12 bacon slices, cut in half crosswise

Equipment

rimmed baking sheetaluminum foilwire rackcooking oil spraylarge mixing bowlskewersbroilergrill (optional)toothpicks (optional)instant-read thermometer

Tips

  • Soak wooden bamboo skewers in water for at least 15 minutes before grilling to prevent charring.
  • For individual bites, use toothpicks to secure bacon around chicken and bake using the oven method.
  • Check for doneness: bacon should be crispy and chicken internal temperature should reach 165ºF.
  • Rest the chicken for 5 minutes after cooking to keep it juicy and tender.
  • Experiment with different seasonings like brown sugar or jerk seasoning for variations.
  • Marinating the chicken beforehand can enhance flavors.
  • To make ahead, wrap chicken bites in bacon, freeze on a lined baking sheet, then transfer to freezer bags for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before cooking.