Description
Honey Garlic Bacon Wrapped Chicken Nuggets are your crispy, flavor-packed game day champions that bring serious sizzle to snack time. Salty bacon hugs tender chicken while sweet honey and garlic create an addictive glaze your friends will devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 8 slices bacon
Seasonings and Spices:
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 cloves garlic
Sauces and Sweeteners:
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Warm your oven precisely to 375°F, ensuring the rack sits in the center position.
- Slice 1 lb chicken breast into 1-inch bite-sized chunks. Season your chicken pieces thoroughly with ½ tsp black pepper, ½ tsp paprika, and ¼ tsp salt.
- Halve 8 bacon slices crosswise. Carefully wrap each chicken piece completely with a bacon section, securing with a toothpick if needed.
- Grab a small mixing bowl and whisk 2 tbsp soy sauce, ¼ cup honey, and 2 minced garlic cloves until your sauce looks smooth and glossy.
- Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange your bacon-wrapped chicken nuggets with slight spacing between each piece.
- Generously brush each nugget with the prepared honey garlic sauce, ensuring total coverage on all sides.
- Slide the baking sheet into the 375°F oven. Roast for precisely 25-30 minutes until bacon turns crispy and chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature.
- Extract the sheet from the oven. Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the hot nuggets for a bright finishing touch.
Notes
- Choose thick-cut bacon for the best wrap, ensuring it completely covers the chicken without leaving gaps.
- Let the chicken nuggets rest for 5 minutes after baking to help the juices redistribute and keep the meat tender.
- Test chicken doneness with a meat thermometer, aiming for an internal temperature of 165°F to guarantee safe cooking.
- For a lower-carb option, replace honey with sugar-free maple syrup or use a sugar substitute to reduce overall sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg