Maple-Glazed Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Bites

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-20 · Updated 2026-06-20

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Tender chicken bites wrapped in smoky bacon and glazed with a sweet maple sauce, perfect for a finger-food appetizer. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs chicken breast, bacon slices, maple syrup for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves 6 American cuisine 220 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch cubes chicken breast
12 slices, cut in half bacon slices
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a medium bowl, toss 1 lb cubed chicken breast with 1/2 tsp garlic powder and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Wrap each chicken cube with half a slice of bacon, securing with a toothpick. Arrange wrapped bites on a foil-lined baking sheet.
Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup maple syrup and 2 tbsp Dijon mustard. Brush half the glaze over the bacon-wrapped chicken.
Step 4: Bake for 15 minutes, then brush with remaining glaze and continue baking for 10-15 minutes more until bacon is crisp and chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature.
Step 5: Let rest 5 minutes before serving warm.