Grilled Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Bites

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A fun combination of salty, sweet, and smoky flavors make these little bites so hard to resist

Prep Time15

Cook Time20

Total Time35

Course: Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: bacon wrapped chicken, chicken bites

Servings:

Calories: 171kcal

1.5 boneless skinless chicken breast (approx 1.25-1.5 lbs) cut into 6 thin cutlets
6 strips regular-cut bacon
2 teaspoon BBQ seasoning any kind
3 tablespoon BBQ sauce
6 wooden toothpicks (if needed) plus additional for serving

Slice the chicken breasts horizontally into thin cutlets, then divide them into 6 portions of similar size.
Season both sides of the chicken with the BBQ seasoning, rubbing it lightly into the surface.
Roll each piece into a small cylinder and wrap it with one strip of bacon, keeping it to a single layer. Secure with a wooden toothpick if needed.
Brush the rolls evenly with BBQ sauce.
Prepare a charcoal grill over medium heat, with a cooler, indirect-heat zone. Place the rolls on the grill, bacon seam-side down.
Grill for approximately 10–20 minutes, turning at least three times, or four to five times if needed. Continue cooking until the bacon is browned and the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) in the center. Thicker rolls or lower grill temperatures may require additional time. Move to indirect heat if the sauce begins to burn.
Remove from the grill and let rest briefly. Remove any cooking toothpicks and replace them with clean ones if serving as appetizers. Serve warm with extra BBQ sauce.

Use a single layer of bacon around each roll to help it brown evenly.
BBQ sauce contains sugar, so avoid excessively high direct heat that could burn the glaze.
Cooking times are estimates. These rolls usually take about 10–20 minutes on the grill, but the determining factor is an internal chicken temperature of 165°F (74°C). Thicker rolls or a cooler grill may require longer.
For smaller, single-bite appetizers, cut the chicken into smaller portions and use shorter pieces of bacon. Cooking time may be shorter.