Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites and Waffles with Honey Butter
These bacon wrapped chicken bites are paired with waffles and honey butter for a sweet and savory treat you can't resist.
Servings: 18 Chicken Bites
Calories: 257kcal
Ingredients
Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites
- 2 chicken breast
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 ½ tablespoons chili powder
- 1 ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ pound bacon
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Waffle Mix
- 2 cups pancake and waffle mix
- 1 cup cold water
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Honey Butter
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- ⅓ cup hot honey
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°.
Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites
- In a small bowl mix together brown sugar, chili powder, paprika, and pepper. Set aside.
- Cut chicken in half lengthwise and cut into 2-inch sized chunks.
- Cut bacon into 1⁄3 strips.
- Wrap each strip of bacon around each piece of chicken tightly. Secure with toothpicks.
- Dredge each piece of bacon covered chicken in brown sugar mixture and set on a cookie sheet lined with foil.
- Bake at 400 for 15 minutes.
Honey Butter
- In a medium sized bowl whip the butter until smooth and airy.
- Add powdered sugar and salt, and whip or whisk until smooth.
- Next add the honey, and mix until just combined.
Waffle Mix
- Make waffle batter by adding waffle mix, egg, heavy cream, cold water, vanilla and melted butter to a medium sized bowl. Do not overmix, it will be slightly lumpy.
- Make mini waffles according to your waffle maker instructions.
- To assemble, place a waffle on a plate, add a little honey butter, followed by a piece of chicken, more honey butter, and top with another waffle. Drizzle with syrup, if desired.
Notes
Tips
- Use Thick-Cut Bacon: Use thick-cut bacon for extra crispiness.
- Use a Rack: For the crispiest bacon, place a wire rack over a baking sheet to improve airflow while baking.
- Don't Overmix: Don’t overmix the waffle batter. It should be slightly lumpy, and that's okay!
- Toothpicks Make It Easier: Secure bacon tightly with toothpicks.
- Uniform Chunks: Cut the chicken into uniform chunks for even cooking.
Nutritional values are approximate.
Please note that these values can change with different brands and any modifications made to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements.
Nutrition
Calories: 257kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 380mg | Potassium: 226mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 655IU | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg