Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites You Kinda Gotta Try in Your Pressure Cooker
Quick, delicious bacon wrapped chicken bites cooked in a pressure cooker then baked to crispy perfection. Perfect for a juicy, flavorful dinner that’s ready fast and sure to please the whole family.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 2 ¼ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 pound sliced bacon cut into thirds to wrap
- ⅔ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon chili powder mild and not spicy
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper or a bit more for kick
- salt just enough to make flavors pop
- toothpicks to keep bacon wraps secure
- nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking after pressure cooking.
- Mix brown sugar, chili powder, cayenne pepper, and salt in a small bowl.
- Wrap each chicken piece with a bacon strip and secure with a toothpick.
- Place bacon-wrapped chicken bites on a cooling rack over a baking sheet lined with tinfoil.
- Sprinkle sugar and spice mixture evenly over all the bites.
- Bake in the oven for 25 to 30 minutes until bacon is crispy and chicken is cooked through.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Use pre-cut chicken chunks and thin sliced bacon for quicker prep. Pressure cook then bake for juicier, crispier bites. Store leftovers in airtight containers and reheat in microwave or skillet. Freezes well for up to 2 months.