These BBQ bacon wrapped chicken bites are the easiest party appetizer and feature tender chicken wrapped in crisp bacon, brushed with sweet, smoky barbecue sauce. They bake up hands-free and disappear fast.
What makes them special is the perfect trio: juicy chicken, salty bacon, and a sticky glaze that caramelizes in the oven. This is one of the easiest appetizers to make; you get big flavor with almost no prep!
If you love this recipe, try more of our favorite bacon appetizers: Bacon Asparagus Skewers, Bacon Crackers, and Bacon Wrapped Dates.
Why we think you’ll love it:
- 3 Ingredients! With just 3 ingredients they are easy to make and perfect for last minute guests.
- Hands free. They are oven baked, which means no splatter or fuss at the stove.
- Delicious. These kid-friendly flavors are loved by all ages.
BBQ Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts (2–3, cut into 1-inch pieces)- Chicken is a lean, tender protein that bakes juicy and cooks evenly in bite-sized pieces.
- Bacon (8-ounces, cut into thirds)- Bacon adds salty, smoky flavor and renders fat that keeps the chicken moist while turning crisp on the edges.
- BBQ sauce (½ to 1 cup)- The sauce adds a sweet and tangy glaze that caramelizes in the oven. Brush before and after baking for extra sauciness. Our favorite brand is Sweet Baby Rays BBQ Sauce
- Toothpicks in place of skewers hold each bite together and make serving easy.
How to Make BBQ Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites
WRAP. Wrap each piece of cubed chicken with a small piece of bacon (about 1/3 strip of bacon) and secure with a toothpick. Place on a baking sheet that is lined with foil and sprayed with cooking spray.
BRUSH & BAKE. Brush with the desired amount of BBQ sauce and bake at 350° for 1 hour. Remove from the oven and add more BBQ sauce if desired. Serve warm, and enjoy!!
Kristyn’s Recipe Tips
- Do not overlap the bacon too much; a single wrap helps it crisp while the chicken cooks through.
- Line the pan with foil and spray. The glaze gets sticky, and this makes cleanup simple.
- Brush once before baking, then again right after for a glossy finish and big barbecue flavor.
- Keep warm for serving by transferring cooked bites to a slow cooker set to warm, they stay saucy and tender.
BBQ Chicken Bites
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Ingredients
- 2-3 boneless, skinless, chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 8 ounces bacon, cut into thirds
- ½ – 1 cup BBQ sauce, We love Sweet Baby Ray’s
- toothpick
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly spray with cooking spray.
- Wrap each piece of cubed chicken with a small strip of bacon. Secure with a toothpick and place on your baking sheet. Brush with desired amount of BBQ sauce.
- Bake at 350°F for 45 minutes – 1 hour. Remove from oven and add more BBQ sauce as desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- Do not overlap the bacon too much, a single wrap helps it crisp while the chicken cooks through.
- Line the pan with foil and spray, the glaze gets sticky and this makes cleanup simple.
- Brush once before baking, then again right after for a glossy finish and big barbecue flavor.
- Keep warm for serving by transferring cooked bites to a slow cooker set to warm, they stay saucy and tender.
- Bake from frozen: bake at 375°F for 28 to 35 minutes, turning once. Brush again in the last 5 minutes
- Reheat at 350°F on a lined sheet until hot and 165°F, 10 to 15 minutes if thawed or 18 to 22 minutes from frozen, brushing with fresh BBQ sauce.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe FAQ
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days, or freeze in a single layer, then bag for up to 2 months.
Reheat at 350°F on a lined sheet until hot and 165°F, 10 to 15 minutes if thawed or 18 to 22 minutes from frozen, brushing with fresh BBQ sauce.
Assemble, cover, and store in the fridge for up to 24 hours. To freeze, place in a single layer and store in a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 2 months. Bake frozen bites at 375°F for 28 to 35 minutes, turning once. Brush again in the last 5 minutes.
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Adapted from The Comfort of Cooking Recipes
This recipe was originally published January 2018.
Wonderful recipe! The Chicken and bacon duo is heavenly and the recipe looks mesmerizing. I would love to make a healthy addition to this recipe. While baking I would add some pure ghee. Ghee oil boosts the flavor of any dish, making it healthier. And the nutty aroma of ghee will melt with bbq sauce and chicken wrapped with bacon!
how long would you cook these in an air fryer?
You know, I haven’t tried them in the air fryer yet, so I’m not 100% sure. Maybe 390 degrees for 10ish minutes? Something in that range. You may have to play around with the cook time a little.
Not sure if I need to know more than “bacon wrapped”. J/k these were really good!