These AIP Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites make for the most perfect savory appetizer and snack. They are simple and honestly who doesn’t like bacon? The delicious bacon combined with the maple syrup and sea salt makes this snack sweet yet savory with the juicy chicken. I like to top this appetizer off with crunchy pomegranate seeds and an extra drizzle of honey. This appetizer and snack is perfect for any time of year or occasion even game day. This treat is naturally autoimmune protocol and paleo friendly.
These chicken bites are always a favorite appetizer and huge crowd pleaser! I love to add variety to it by added a variety of dipping sauces as well to add even more flavor. I love these on their own but they would pair well with my garlic aioli as well for additional flavor.
I love to host friends and family year round. I have developed a variety of delicious appetizers. Some of my favorite appetizers are: Roasted Grapes, Dairy Free Crab Dip, Whole30 Guacamole with Pork Belly, Vegan Taco Dip, Easy Keto Salsa, Gluten Free Pigs in a Blanket, Air Fryer Potato Skins, Keto Chicken Tenders, AIP Turkey Breast in a Maple Garlic Sauce, Pork Belly on The Grill, and Simple Beetroot Dip, Keto Jalapeño Poppers.
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Why You Will Love This Recipe
- This recipe is simple! With only six ingredients, these bacon wrapped chicken bites can be ready to enjoy in no time at all.
- This is a dish that everyone can enjoy including kids. The sweet and savory flavors are simple but delicious. This would be a great recipe to let the kids get involved and help wrap the chicken bites!
- This recipe is naturally paleo, gluten free, autoimmune protocol (AIP), soy free, low carb, keto friendly, and grain free.
- This recipe would pair well with my whole30 BBQ Sauce.
- These are a great appetizer for any occasion or game day or great to have on hand for a protein snack.
Ingredients
- Bacon-I like getting my uncured bacon from the butcher at Whole Foods, or though Butcher Box. I find that both have the best quality. Oftentimes the pre-packaged store stuff has a bunch of added ingredients like sugar, which isn’t AIP or paleo friendly.
- Chicken breasts-Make sure your chicken breasts are cut into small one inch cubes. This will make it easy for you to roll the bacon. I love using my kitchen scissors for this.
- Maple syrup OR honey-I prefer maple syrup because it has a richer taste, but honey will work too.
- Cinnamon-Adds extra flavor to the chicken breast. It is the perfect combination with the honey/ maple syrup.
- Pomegranate seeds-Add a nice crunch to these paleo bites.
- Sea salt-I love the combination of sweet and savory. The sea salt adds to that.
See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
Substitutions and Variations
- If you do not prefer maple syrup or honey, you can substitute for the natural sweetener of your choice such as agave.
- You can substitute the bacon for prosciutto to change the flavor slightly.
- If you prefer dark meat, you can substitute the chicken breast or chicken tenders for chicken thighs.
- If you increase your cooking time and the size of the chicken bites, you could make this easy recipe a main dish by adding delicious side dishes such as roasted broccoli.
This recipe has not been tested with other substitutions or variations. If you replace or add any ingredients, please let us know how it turns out in the comments below!
Step by Step Instructions
Photo 1: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Cut the bacon in half. Mix the cubed chicken in a bowl with the cinnamon, maple syrup OR honey, and sea salt. Take a piece of chicken and wrap the bacon around it. Place a toothpick in to hold the bacon. Bake the bites for 15 minutes. Flip/rotate and then cook for an additional 15 minutes. Once the bacon bites are cooked, top off with fresh pomegranate seeds. You may choose to add some additional maple syrup and/ or honey and parsley to garnish.
Expert Tips
- Tip # 1: You will want to cut you chicken pieces first so that you can ensure your bacon slices are the appropriate length.
- Tip # 2: If you prefer crispy bacon, you will want to slightly par cook the bacon before wrapping the raw chicken bites.
- Tip # 3: I prefer to cook with thick cut bacon, this can increase cooking time of the bites though so that the bacon is cooked to your liking.
Recipe FAQs
Yes, in fact I encourage you to do so! If you are making these for a party you can have them prepped and ready to go in the fridge for up to 2 days in advance. I like to prep appetizers like this in these glass containers with lids. Just be sure the glass container is brought to room temperature before placing it in the oven or it could shatter when it goes from very cold to such high temperatures.
These bacon wrapped chicken bites can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
Yes, however I suggest waiting to cook them until you are ready to serve. They taste best right out of the oven. If you reheat the chicken may be a little dry. For the best results, suggest reheating them in the oven if needed at 350 degrees F for 5-10 minutes or in an air fryer basket.
I prefer to use chicken breast and cut it down to bite size pieces. If you are looking to save time, you could use chicken tenders instead. If you prefer dark meat, you could also substitute for chicken thighs.
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AIP Bacon Maple Chicken Bites
Equipment
- toothpicks
- baking sheet
Ingredients
- 8 slices bacon I like to get it from the Butcher Box
- 1 pound chicken breast diced into 16 small one inch cubes
- 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
- 1/3 cup maple syrup OR honey
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 pinch sea salt
OPTIONAL: to garnish
- honey to drizzle
- fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Cut the bacon in half. Mix the cubed chicken in a bowl with the cinnamon, maple syrup OR honey, and sea salt. Wrap the bacon around the chicken. Place a toothpick in to hold the bacon. Bake the bites for 15 minutes. Flip/rotate and then cook for an additional 15 minutes.
- Once the bacon bites are cooked, top off with fresh pomegranate seeds. You may choose to add some additional maple syrup and/ or honey and parsley to garnish.
Lori says
These are a great appetizer for a crowd! The bacon and maple make the chicken SO good
Allianna Moximchalk says
Thanks for taking the time to review!