Ready to level up your appetizer game? Our Keto Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Bites are a perfect low-carb snack for any small party, game day, or snacking. With just 3 major ingredients, you can create juicy chicken wrapped in crispy bacon. So, let's prepare these addictive keto chicken appetizers!
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- Preparation and cooking overview
- Chef's note
- 🍗🥓 Ingredients for this keto bacon-wrapped chicken bites recipe
- Ingredient substitutions
- Additional ingredients
- Cooking tools required
- Tools substitute options
- How to make Keto Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites: step-by-step guide
- Cooking methods
- Preparation steps
- Cooking instructions
- What to serve with keto bacon brown sugar chicken bites?
- How to make it healthier?
- Time-saving tips
- What can I prepare ahead of time?
- Storage and reheating instructions
- Recipe wrap-up and conclusion
- Frequently asked questions
- 📖 Recipe

Preparation and cooking overview
Making this recipe is a breeze! Mix brown sugar and chili powder, then wrap each chicken piece in bacon and secure with a toothpick. Dust them with more brown sugar and bake for just 35 minutes. The result? Crispy, caramelized bites of pure joy that'll leave everyone craving more.
Chef's note
Elevate the flavor of these bacon bites by brushing them with keto-friendly barbecue sauce, adding a tangy twist. Feel free to experiment with various spice blends or add grated Parmesan for an extra savory kick.
🍗🥓 Ingredients for this keto bacon-wrapped chicken bites recipe
Here is a simple ingredient list to make these perfect appetizers. We bet you can easily find them in your Keto Pantry!
Ingredient substitutions
Additional ingredients
You can also amp up the game with these additional ingredients:
Cooking tools required
To make this Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites recipe, you will need the following kitchen tools:
Tools substitute options
How to make Keto Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites: step-by-step guide
Cooking methods
Preparation steps
- Gather all the required ingredients.
- Measure the ingredients as per your serving size.
- Set up your cooking area.
Cooking instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° F.
- In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and chili powder.
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and the bacon in half crosswise.
- Dredge each piece of chicken in the sugar, then wrap it with a piece of bacon and secure it with a toothpick. Dredge in brown sugar again, and repeat with the remaining chicken cubes.
- Place the bites in a large cast iron skillet and fry in batches to avoid overcrowding.
- Bake for 35 minutes until the bacon is crispy and caramelized.
- Your appetizers are ready to serve!


Chef's pro tip
To achieve delicious and well-seasoned results, thoroughly coat each piece of cubed chicken with the brown sugar mixture. This will ensure proper dredging and maximize the flavor in every bite.

What to serve with keto bacon brown sugar chicken bites?
How to make it healthier?
Time-saving tips
What can I prepare ahead of time?
Storage and reheating instructions
Storage tips
Place the cooled bacon bites in an airtight container or wrap them tightly with plastic wrap. Store them in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
Reheating tips
Recipe wrap-up and conclusion
Our Keto Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken Bites are flavorful low-carb snacks that combine savory and sweet tastes. These affordable appetizers pack just 48 kcal per bite. They're not just crispy bites; they're the life of your party!
So make this delicious keto bacon-wrapped chicken bite, and watch it become your family's favorite appetizer. We can't wait to hear your delicious tales! Leave a comment and let us know how it went!
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📖 Recipe

Keto Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken Bites
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless chicken breasts cut into pieces
- 8- ounce thin-cut bacon slices
- ⅔ cup Swerve brown erythritol
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° F.
- In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and chili powder.
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and the bacon in half crosswise.
- Dredge each piece of chicken in the sugar, then wrap it with a piece of bacon and secure it with a toothpick. Dredge in brown sugar again, and repeat with the remaining chicken cubes.
- Place the bites in a large cast iron skillet and fry in batches to avoid overcrowding.
- Bake for 35 minutes until the bacon is crispy and caramelized.
- Your appetizers are ready to serve!
Cindy says
I made these for the second time last night, at my son's request. They are really quick, and we really like them.
star says
they where wonderful tasting the great grand sons loved them in fact they asked for a second helping which was a big surprise ! the oldest hardly ever. but it did take more then the time stated it took over 1 hr@350 i had to turn it up to 360 the the ones on the rack cooked better then in the cast iron pan i also left out the brown sugar and chili for the boys. it still a great dish.
Marla Miller says
Could this be cooked in an air fryer? And any idea on the time and temperature?
Cast Iron Keto says
Hi Marla, we don't own an air fryer so we can't be sure. If you give it a go, please report back and let us know how they turn out!