How to Make Sweet Spicy Chicken and Bacon Appetizers

Perfect for game day, parties, or holiday appetizers, these sweet and spicy chicken and bacon appetizers are sure to please a crowd.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1/2 pound of sliced bacon
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1/3 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed
• Wooden toothpicks
• Baking sheet
• Mixing bowl

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
2. Slice the chicken breast into 1-inch chunks. Cut the bacon horizontally into three pieces per slice.
3. In a separate bowl or plate, combine the chili powder and brown sugar. Mix well.
4. Wrap each piece of chicken with a small slice of bacon. Secure the bacon with a toothpick.
5. As you wrap the chicken, drop each one into the chili powder mixture. Roll in the mixture to cover well, and transfer to baking sheet.
6. When you have completed all the chicken and bacon, place baking pan in oven. Cook for 15 minutes, turn each sweet and spicy chicken and bacon appetizer, and cook an additional 10 minutes.
7. Remove from oven, and allow to cool slightly before serving.

Tips & Warnings

• For a spicy kick, try adding a dash of cayenne pepper to the brown sugar and chili powder mix.