Hot Honey Bacon Chicken Bites are the ultimate party-friendly chicken appetizers that combine the irresistible flavors of crispy bacon and sweet, spicy honey. These easy chicken appetizers not only boast delightful textures but also tantalizing flavors that explode in your mouth. Perfect for gatherings, they provide a mouthwatering bite-sized snack that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale:
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
1 cup breadcrumbs (Panko for extra crispiness)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste
8 slices of thick-cut bacon
1/2 cup honey
1-2 tablespoons hot sauce
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
In a mixing bowl, combine flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. In another bowl, beat the eggs. Place breadcrumbs in a third bowl.
Dip each piece of chicken first into the flour mixture, then into the eggs, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.
In the skillet with remaining bacon grease, add the breaded chicken bites, cooking for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
Wrap each chicken piece with a slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
In a small saucepan over low heat, combine honey, hot sauce, and apple cider vinegar. Stir until mixed and warmed, about 2-3 minutes.
Place the bacon-wrapped chicken bites on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for about 15-20 minutes, until bacon is crispy and chicken is cooked through.
Once baked, drizzle the hot honey sauce over the chicken bites.
Let cool slightly before serving and arrange on a platter.
