When Pigs Fly Appetizer
Take your taste buds on a flight of flavor with the irresistible "When Pigs Fly" appetizer, a crowd-pleasing delight perfect for any gathering. Juicy, bite-sized chicken breast pieces are tenderly wrapped in smoky bacon, then elevated with a sticky-sweet maple mustard glaze infused with brown sugar, smoked paprika, and garlic. Baked to golden perfection, these savory-sweet morsels boast crispy edges and a caramelized finish that will have your guests swooning. Ready in under an hour, this easy appetizer combines simplicity with a gourmet twist, making it the ultimate finger food for parties, game days, or holiday spreads. Serve warm straight from the oven, and prepare to watch these bacon-wrapped beauties disappear in an instant!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 12 slices bacon
- 0.25 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 20 pieces toothpicks
- 1 can non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly coat it with non-stick cooking spray for easy cleanup.
Trim and cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces (about 1-inch cubes).
Cut each slice of bacon in half to create shorter strips that can be wrapped around the chicken pieces.
Wrap each chicken cube with a half slice of bacon and secure it with a toothpick. Place the wrapped chicken on the prepared baking sheet with the seam side down.
In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper until fully combined.
Using a brush or a spoon, generously coat each bacon-wrapped chicken bite with the maple-mustard glaze.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, turning over the bites and brushing them with more glaze halfway through, until the bacon is crispy and the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C).
Remove from the oven and let rest for 2–3 minutes before serving.
Arrange the ‘When Pigs Fly’ bites on a platter and serve warm. Optionally, provide extra glaze for dipping!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2596 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 180.6 g | 232% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.0 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 329 mg | 110% | |
| Sodium | 995 mg | 43% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 73.7 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 70.7 g | ||
| Protein | 123.4 g | 247% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 64 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 103 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
