BBQ Chicken Bites

5 from 12 votes

BBQ Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites are smothered in barbecue sauce and wrapped in bacon, making for a popular appetizer at any gathering!

Prep Time10

Cook Time45

Total Time55

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Kristyn Merkley

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.

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Notes

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.

Prep ahead. 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 in the freeer for up to 2 months.

Bake from frozen: bake at 375°F for 28 to 35 minutes, turning once. Brush again in the last 5 minutes

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.

For more substitutions and tips, check out the full recipe post

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