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Bacon wrapped chicken bites is a delicious sweet and savory dish that is perfect for a party appetizer or your main dinner course!

This recipe for chicken cooked in bacon and seasoned with brown sugar and mustard is one of my family’s favorites! Try it for dinner this week with creamy mashed potatoes and roasted broccoli!

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Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites

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Why you’ll love this recipe

📌 Who doesn’t love bacon! This recipe is sweet, salty, savory, and all the delicious in-betweens.

📌 Odds are great that you have all the ingredients in your fridge and pantry already.

📌 A simple dish that’s perfect as either an appetizer or a main course when served with a couple of your favorite sides.

Ingredients

Chicken – Boneless/skinless, cut into bite sized pieces. Pictured is chicken tenderloins, but you can use breast or thigh meat too.
Bacon – Thick cut bacon, strips cut into thirds.
Sugar – Light brown sugar.
Paprika – Paprika. We used regular paprika, but smoked paprika would also be delicious.
Mustard – Dijon mustard.

Step-by-step directions

⭐ First, mix the brown sugar and paprika. Sprinkle some over the bottom of your baking dish.

⭐ Next, wrap each chicken bite with a piece of bacon and secure with a toothpick. Place in baking dish.

⭐ Then, mix remaining brown sugar and paprika with the dijon mustard. Spread on top of the chicken bites.

⭐ Finally, bake until chicken is cooked through and bacon is browned.

Scroll down to the printable recipe card toward the bottom of this article for ingredient measurements and detailed cooking instructions.

HOW TO MAKE BACON WRAPPED CHICKEN BITES — Place some of the brown sugar mixture below the chicken, and some (mixed with mustard) on top!

Preparation

Can you make them ahead of time?

Yes, these can be prepped a day ahead and then baked when you’re ready to enjoy.

Alternatively, you can bake them the day before, then warm in the oven or air fryer before serving.

What cut of chicken works best?

This is purely a matter of preference. Chicken breast, tenderloin, and thigh meat all work well. I typically choose whatever I can find on sale.

Is this a main dish or appetizer?

Either! Feel free to serve this as a delicious appetizer recipe at your next party, or use it as the main course for dinner served with a vegetable and a starch.

BACON WRAPPED CHICKEN BITES WITH BROWN SUGAR AND MUSTARD — Bake until cooked through and browned, basting about halfway through.

Storage and leftovers

How long will it keep?

Store leftovers in an air tight container in the refrigerator for 3 – 4 days. Reheat in the microwave, oven or air fryer.

Can leftovers be frozen?

Yes, allow them to cool after baking, then store in a freezer safe, air tight container for up to 3 months. Defrost in the refrigerator.

KEN BITES WITH BROWN SUGAR — If using a broiler safe dish, you can get them extra toasty by broiling for a few minutes at the end.

Tips, tricks, and frequently asked questions

✅ Add a kick with cajun seasoning or chipotle powder.

✅ Try making it pork instead of chicken.

✅ Make an extra tray and stash it in the freezer for unexpected guests.

CHICKEN BITES WRAPPED IN BACON — This recipe is also great when made with pork.

Serving suggestions

For a party, enjoy this with other appetizer recipes like toasted ravioli, dill pickle dip, and cowboy caviar.

If you’re serving it as a main course, try it alongside air fryer potatoes, fried cabbage, and roasted garlic butter carrots!

CHICKEN BACON WRAP BITES — Reheat leftovers in an air fryer to crisp them up quickly.

More yummy recipes made with bacon

Other awesome chicken recipes

BACON WRAPPED CHICKEN BITES RECIPE — Make it spicy with chipotle powder, cajun seasoning, or a slice of jalapeno on each bite.

Tools we love

Glass casserole dish with lid – I love this dish, it can go from freezer to oven!
Metal spatula – We like a metal spatula for getting lots of cheesy chicken and peppers.

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How to Make Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites

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Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites

Created by: April Woods

Course Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Bacon wrapped chicken bites is a delicious sweet and savory dish that is perfect for a party appetizer or your main dinner course!

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Ingredients

▢ 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken cut into bite sized pieces
▢ 1 pound thick cut sliced bacon cut into thirds
▢ 1½ cups light brown sugar
▢ 1 teaspoon ground paprika
▢ 1 tablespoon dijon mustard

Instructions

In a small bowl mix the brown sugar and paprika. Evenly spread about 1 cup of the mixture over the bottom of your casserole dish.
Wrap a slice of cut bacon around each piece of chicken piece and secure with a toothpick. Place the bacon wrapped pieces into the baking dish.
Whisk together the remaining brown sugar mix with the mustard. Top the wrapped chicken with the mustard mixture.
Bake uncovered at 350°F for 15 minutes, then baste with the liquid that has formed at the bottom of the dish.
Continue baking uncovered for an additional 15 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the bacon is browned. If desired, turn on the broiler for 2-3 minutes at the end. (Watch closely if using the broiler and only do this if using a broiler-safe dish).