Sweet & Spicy Bacon Chicken Bites (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the Chicken Bites
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2 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, cut into 1-1.5 inch cubes
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¾ cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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½ teaspoon onion powder
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1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, minced
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1 teaspoon paprika
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¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
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½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
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¼ teaspoon pepper, or to taste
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12-15 slices bacon, thin cut, cut into halves or thirds
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1 tablespoon parsley, for garnish
→ For the Honey Mustard Dip
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½ cup mayo
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2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
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2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
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⅓ cup honey
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½ teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
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¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
# Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 400°F. Spray a cooking rack with nonstick spray
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In a bowl, stir together brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, rosemary, cayenne pepper, paprika, salt, and pepper
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Add chicken pieces to the seasoning mix and toss to coat thoroughly
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Wrap each seasoned chicken piece in a strip of bacon. Insert a toothpick through to secure
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Place wrapped chicken bites on a wire rack. Set the rack on a foil-lined baking tray
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Bake for 15-20 minutes until bacon is crispy and chicken is cooked through
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Mix together all honey mustard dip ingredients in a bowl
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Garnish chicken bites with fresh parsley and serve with honey mustard dipping sauce
# Notes:
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Can be prepared ahead and refrigerated before baking
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For crispier bacon, place under broiler for 1-2 minutes at end
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Adjust cayenne to your preferred spice level