Gluten-Free JOC Appetizer - Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Bites

Ingredients:

1 pound boneless, skinless gluten-free chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
12 slices gluten-free bacon, cut in half
1/4 cup gluten-free brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon gluten-free garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon gluten-free onion powder
1/4 teaspoon gluten-free paprika
1/4 teaspoon gluten-free black pepper
1/8 teaspoon gluten-free cayenne pepper (optional, for a hint of spice)
Toothpicks, soaked in water for 30 minutes

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place a wire rack on top. This helps the bacon crisp up evenly.

In a small bowl, combine the gluten-free brown sugar, gluten-free garlic powder, gluten-free onion powder, gluten-free paprika, gluten-free black pepper, and gluten-free cayenne pepper (if using). Mix well.

Take each bite-sized piece of gluten-free chicken and wrap it with a half-slice of gluten-free bacon. Secure the bacon with a soaked toothpick.

Roll each bacon-wrapped chicken bite in the brown sugar mixture, coating it evenly.

Place the coated bacon-wrapped chicken bites on the wire rack on the baking sheet.

Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes or until the bacon is crispy and the chicken is cooked through.

Remove from the oven and let the bacon-wrapped chicken bites cool slightly. They will become firmer as they cool.

Serve these gluten-free Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Bites hot as a mouthwatering appetizer.

Enjoy these delicious and gluten-free Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Bites as a flavorful appetizer!