Description
Maple Glazed Bacon Chicken Bites are a delightful fusion of sweet and savory flavors that will elevate any gathering. These bite-sized morsels feature juicy chicken thighs wrapped in crispy bacon, generously coated with a rich maple glaze. Perfect for parties or casual dinners, they’re sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs
- 8 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place a wire rack on top.
- Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces (1-2 inches).
- Wrap each piece of chicken snugly with a slice of bacon, securing with toothpicks if necessary.
- In a bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Arrange the wrapped chicken on the rack and brush generously with the maple glaze.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the bacon is crispy and chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 bites (135g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg