Description
These Sweet Maple Bacon Chicken Pops are a savory and sweet snack with crispy bacon wrapping tender chicken, all coated in a delicious maple glaze. Perfect for parties, game days, or as a tasty appetizer that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken tenders, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 8 slices bacon, halved
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Toothpicks (for assembly)
- Cooking spray or oil (for greasing)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly grease with cooking spray or oil.
- Prepare the Maple Coating: In a small bowl, mix the maple syrup, brown sugar, smoked paprika, and garlic powder until well combined.
- Wrap the Chicken in Bacon: Wrap each piece of chicken with a half-slice of bacon and secure it with a toothpick. Place each bacon-wrapped chicken pop on the prepared baking sheet.
- Coat the Pops: Brush each bacon-wrapped chicken pop generously with the maple coating. Reserve a bit of the mixture for basting halfway through cooking.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes. Halfway through, baste the pops with the remaining maple mixture. Bake until the bacon is crispy and the chicken is fully cooked.
- Serve: Serve these Sweet Maple Bacon Chicken Pops warm, perfect for parties or a tasty snack!
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a dash of cayenne pepper to the maple glaze for a spicy kick.
- Make sure to baste the chicken halfway through cooking to ensure the bacon gets crispy and the maple glaze sticks.
- These pops can be served with dipping sauces like ranch or BBQ for even more flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken pop
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: maple bacon chicken, bacon-wrapped chicken, sweet maple chicken, party snacks, easy appetizer