Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites (On Skewers!)
Directions
- 1Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
- 2Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- 3Set a wire rack on top of the baking sheet and spray it with cooking oil; set aside.
- 4Cut the chicken into 1 to 1 ½ inch pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.
- 5Drizzle with olive oil and stir.
- 6Season with salt, pepper, paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, and dried basil; mix around until well combined.
- 7Wrap each piece of bacon around each chicken piece.
- 8Thread 5 to 6 pieces onto each skewer, packing them close together so that the bacon slices stay intact.
- 9Arrange the skewers on top of the baking rack.
- 10Cook for 25 to 30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and bacon is crispy.
- 11If the bacon isn’t crispy enough, pop the skewers under the broiler for 1 to 2 minutes to finish.
- 12Remove 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
- 0.5 tablespoon olive oil
- salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 0.25 teaspoon smoked or sweet paprika
- 0.125 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
- 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.25 teaspoon dried basil
- 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.
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