Maple Glazed Bacon Chicken Bites

Ingredients

• 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes

• 12 slices thick-cut bacon, cut in half

• 1/2 cup pure maple syrup

• 2 tablespoons brown sugar

• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

• Fresh chopped chives or parsley for garnish (optional)

• Toothpicks or skewers (optional, for serving)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.

2. Wrap chicken cubes with half a slice of bacon and secure with toothpicks if needed. Place wrapped bites seam-side down on the rack.

3. Make glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and black pepper.

4. Brush glaze generously over each bacon-wrapped chicken bite. Reserve some glaze for later.

5. Bake for 25–30 minutes, until bacon is crisp and chicken is cooked through (internal temp 165°F/74°C).

6. Brush with remaining glaze and return to oven for 5 more minutes to caramelize the glaze.

7. Garnish with chopped chives or parsley and serve hot.