Sweet and Spicy Chicken Bacon Wraps

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A great finger food for that “bring a dish” party. What could go wrong with bacon, sugar, and spices? Cubes of chicken wrapped in bacon and coated with brown sugar, chili powder, and cumin. Baked until crispy. A skill level of 3/10 (easy). Plus it is easy to double or triple if needed.

Adapted from a Food Network Paula Deen recipe. I looked at it and thought it needed a little cumin, so I did a test cooking the day before the big party and taste tested with my wife. The cumin stayed.

My Rating

Excellent. Always the first dishes to be finished off at the party. Take copies of the recipe with you.

Recipe Notes on Sweet and Spicy Bacon Wrapped Chicken

I did about a triple recipe so the pictures will reflect that. The recipe and discussion are about a single recipe.

Second, the original recipe called for 1/3 pieces of bacon, but 1/2 pieces were better sticking together, and I like bacon.

Third, I’m a chicken about chicken…. I checked the internal temps of many pieces and all were in the 180 range. No food safety issues.

Preheat oven to 350 convection. In a large mixing bowl, combine 2/3 cup dark brown sugar, 2 tablespoons chili powder and 1/2 teaspoon cumin. Mix well.

Clean and trim about 1 1/4 pounds of skinless boneless chicken breast. Cut into approx. 1-inch cubes.

If using thick bacon, thin out with the back edge of a chef knife.

Cut the bacon in half, roll around the chicken cubes and secure with a toothpick. This is the point to cover and refrigerate for better timing.

Prep baking sheet with aluminum foil a rack and spray with PAM.

Roll the pieces in the brown sugar mixture. Be sure to pack some in the ends. Place on the rack.

Bake until golden brown. About 35 minutes for me.

Cover with foil on a heavy dish to keep warm until served.

Sweet and Spicy Chicken Bacon Wraps

A great finger food for that “bring a dish” party. What could go wrong with bacon, sugar, and spices? Nothing. Cubes of chicken wrapped in bacon and coated with brown sugar, chili powder, and cumin. Baked until crispy. A skill level of 3/10 (easy). Plus it is easy to double or triple if needed.

CourseAppetizer
CuisineAmerican

Servings	Prep Time
15 servings	25 minutes

Cook Time

35 minutes

Servings	Prep Time
15 servings	25 minutes

Cook Time

35 minutes

Sweet and Spicy Chicken Bacon Wraps

CourseAppetizer
CuisineAmerican

Servings	Prep Time
15 servings	25 minutes

Cook Time

35 minutes

Servings	Prep Time
15 servings	25 minutes

Cook Time

35 minutes

Ingredients

1 1/4 pounds skinless boneless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch cubes
1 1/2 pounds bacon
2/3 cup dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 convection. In a large mixing bowl, combine 2/3 cup dark brown sugar, 2 T chili powder and 1/2 t cumin. Mix well.
Clean and trim about 1 1/4 pounds of skinless boneless chicken breast. Cut into approx. 1-inch cubes.
If using thick bacon, thin out with the back edge of a chef knife. Cut the bacon in half, roll around the chicken cubes and secure with a toothpick. This is the point to cover and refrigerate for better timing.
Prep baking sheet with aluminum foil a rack and spray with PAM.
Roll the pieces in the brown sugar mixture. Be sure to pack some in the ends. Place on the rack.
Bake until golden brown. About 35 minutes for me. Cover with foil on a heavy dish to keep warm until served.

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All nutritional information are estimates and may vary from your actual results. This is home cooking, and there are many variables. To taste ingredients such as salt will be my estimate of the average used.

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Last Updated
May 24, 2017

Nutrition Facts

Sweet and Spicy Chicken Bacon Wraps

Amount Per Serving

Calories 307 Calories from Fat 180

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 20g 31%

Saturated Fat 8g 40%

Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g

Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g

Cholesterol 56mg 19%

Sodium 564mg 24%

Potassium 41mg 1%

Total Carbohydrates 12g 4%

Dietary Fiber 1g 4%

Sugars 11g

Protein 21g 42%

Vitamin A 11%

Vitamin C 22%

Calcium 1%

Iron 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.