Dr. BBQ: Bacon Wrapped Hot Chicken Bites
ORLANDO, Fla. - There's an old saying... "everythng's better with bacon."
If you believe that's true then Dr. BBQ has got the perfect recipe for you.
This one smells as good as it tastes and gives you just the right bite for Thursday Night Football.
Bacon-Wrapped Hot Chicken Bites (Makes about 6 servings)
- 12 pieces of boneless skinless chicken breast, about two bites each
- 12 slices bacon (not thick cut)
- Toothpicks or skewers
- ½ cup frank’s red Hot or your favorite hot sauce
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 1 tablespoon barbecue sauce
- Ranch dressing
- Celery sticks
- Crusty bread
Prepare the grill or oven to cook indirect at 350-degrees. Wrap a slice of bacon around each piece of chicken covering as much of the surface as possible. Secure with an upright
toothpick or skewer. Place them directly on the grill or use a perforated pan that has
been sprayed with vegetable spray.
If you’re cooking in the oven use a sprayed baking sheet. Cook until the bacon is golden brown, and the chicken is cooked to an internal temp of at least 160-degrees, about 30 minutes or longer depending on your grill.
Meanwhile, in a medium bowl combine the hot sauce, melted butter, and barbecue sauce. Mix well. When the chicken is done, remove from the grill and immediately dunk each piece in the hot sauce mixture, then directly to a serving plate.
Serve with ranch dressing, celery sticks, and crusty bread on the side.