Maple Bacon Glazed Chicken Bites

Ingredients:

1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
8 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
½ cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon soy sauce
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
Salt and black pepper to taste
Cooking spray or oil (for greasing)

Directions:

Prepare the Chicken:

Season the bite-sized chicken pieces with salt and black pepper. Set aside.
Cook the Bacon:

In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Once done, crumble it into small pieces and set aside.
Make the Maple Glaze:

In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder until smooth.
Cook the Chicken:

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and lightly grease with cooking spray or oil.
Add the chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked.
Add the Glaze:

Reduce the heat to medium-low and pour the maple glaze over the chicken.
Toss to coat the chicken evenly and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Add the Bacon:

Sprinkle the crumbled bacon over the glazed chicken and stir to combine.
Serve:

Enjoy your Maple Bacon Glazed Chicken Bites hot, served as an appetizer or over rice for a complete meal!
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 25 minutes
Calories: 350 kcal per serving | Servings: 4