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Blissful Bites are the summation of snack time. They're the endgame of appetizers. They're the thing you eat so much of that the main course becomes an afterthought. Savory chicken pieces are wrapped in succulent bacon and seasoned beautifully, then brushed with sweet and smoky maple syrup. Perfect. Just perfect. Blissful Bites will have you smiling for a long time afterward!
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
- 1 pound chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces for a total of 18 pieces
- 9 slices bacon
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, plus more, to taste
Directions
Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Step 2 -Line a quarter baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 3 -In a mixing bowl, add the brown sugar, the salt, the paprika, the garlic powder, and the cayenne pepper and stir until evenly combined.
Step 4 -Add the chicken pieces and toss well to coat.
Step 5 -Cut each of the bacon strips in half crosswise, creating a total of 18 smaller strips.
Step 6 -Wrap the bacon strips around each of the seasoned chicken pieces.
Step 7 -Arrange the wrapped chicken bites on the prepared baking sheet.
Step 8 -Brush the chicken bites with the maple syrup and sprinkle them evenly with 1/2 teaspoon of the black pepper.
Step 9 -Bake until the bacon is crisp and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 25-30 minutes.
Step 10 -Serve topped with the extra black pepper.

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