Bacon Wrapped Chicken Teriyaki Bites

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Bacon Wrapped Chicken Teriyaki Bites

These Bacon Wrapped Chicken Teriyaki Bites are the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer for parties, game days or holidays and just 5 ingredients! Juicy chicken is marinated in teriyaki sauce, wrapped in bacon and paired with pineapple for the perfect sweet and savory combo. They’re simple to prep and always disappear fast – a guaranteed hit at any gathering!

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Keyword bacon chicken teriyaki bites, bacon wrapped chicken teriyaki bites

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Total Time 40

Servings servings

Calories 446kcal

Author Trish - Mom On Timeout

Ingredients

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 pound bacon not thick cut
20 ounces pineapple chunks in 100% pineapple juice
¾ cup low-sodium Teriyaki sauce
¾ cup light brown sugar
toothpicks soaked in water for at least an hour

Garnish (Optional)

green onions thinly sliced
sesame seeds

Instructions

Cut chicken into bite-size pieces.
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
Drain the juice from the can of pineapple chunks. Cover and refrigerate the pineapple chunks until needed. Combine the pineapple juice and teriyaki sauce in a large resealable plastic bag or bowl.
20 ounces pineapple chunks, ¾ cup low-sodium Teriyaki sauce
Add the chicken pieces to the bag, seal and refrigerate for one hour, turning the bag once.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and place a rack on top (can also cook directly on foil or even parchment). Spray with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
Cut the strips of bacon into thirds. Working in batches, wrap each piece of chicken with a strip of bacon and roll in brown sugar.
1 pound bacon, ¾ cup light brown sugar
Push a toothpick through a pineapple chunk and then through the bacon-wrapped chicken. Place on prepared baking sheet.
toothpicks
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until chicken is cooked through, turning chicken bites once.
Turn on broiler and broil for 2 to 3 minutes per side until bacon is nice and crispy. I left my pan on the middle rack so the toothpicks wouldn't burn. Always keep on eye on your food when using the broiler. Things happen fast!
Serve immediately garnished with thinly sliced green onions and/or sesame seeds if desired.
green onions, sesame seeds

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Notes

Storage Information

Refrigerator: These bites are best served fresh and hot, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat them in the oven or air fryer to help crisp the bacon again.
Make Ahead: The bacon-wrapped bites can be assembled a few hours ahead and kept refrigerated until ready to bake.
Freezer: Freezing is not recommended once assembled.

Homemade Teriyaki Sauce Recipe

Store bought teriyaki sauce works perfectly in this recipe and saves time when making this recipe but, it’s super easy to make if you have a few minutes. Here’s a quick and easy recipe for Teriyaki sauce:

1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup tamari or low sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup light or dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon ginger paste or 1 ½ fresh minced ginger
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon honey
1 1/2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
3 tablespoons mirin

Whisk water and cornstarch together in a small saucepan. Add remaining ingredients and whisk to combine. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 4 minutes. Remove from heat, let cool completely before transferring to an airtight container and storing for up to 1 week.

Tools and Equipment (affiliate links): Mixing Bowls | Half Sheet Baking Sheet | Appetizer Toothpicks

Please see post above for more information, step-by-step process photos, recipe tips and frequently asked questions.

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