What can I use if I do not want to make homemade keto mustard sauce?

Although the Creamy Mustard Sauce does not require that much time, I can understand that this is an extra step you may not be willing to take. You can still easily make this appetizer and just replace the homemade mustard sauce with your favourite mustard.

What are the best brands of keto and sugar-free maple syrup?

I love ChocZero and Lakanto sugar-free maple syrup. I have tried Birch Benders and think the syrup is much too watery. Also, cheaper sugar-free maple syrup, such as Log Cabin, contains maltodextrin which will cause your blood sugar to spike so do not use the readily available sugar-free maple syrup if possible.

What is the best way to bake chicken in the oven?

I suggest using a baking rack that sits inside a rimmed baking sheet. Wrap the baking sheet in foil for easy cleanup. If you don't have a baking rack, you can make these bites on a rimmed baking sheet but they will not crisp as nicely due to the fact that they will be sitting in some grease.

Why do you not specify exactly how much bacon is needed in the recipe?

The reason for not being specific is two-fold: 1 - I do not know how many pieces you will be cutting your chicken into. Since each piece needs to be wrapped, the number of pieces of chicken will vary. 2 - Each type of bacon as well as the company produces varying lengths and stretchability. If you use centre-cut bacon, you will need to cut each strip in half. However, if you use a different type of bacon, you may be able to wrap each piece of chicken with only 1/3 of a piece of bacon.

How do you wrap these keto chicken bacon bites?

To wrap your chicken bites with bacon, I recommend slicing one piece of bacon to make sure it will wrap around completely. If your bacon is not as long (for example, centre-cut bacon), you may need to use a half piece per bite. Next, lay out your bacon and add your chicken to one end. Roll your chicken up in the bacon and, if need be, secure the bacon with a toothpick. Finally, add a sprinkle of sugar-free brown sugar substitute to the top of each bite.

How many appetizers should I make per person?

If you are having a gathering, it can sometimes be hard to estimate how many appetizers or finger foods you'll need for an upcoming event. For a dinner party, you'll want to offer about 6 bite-sized appetizers per person. If you're hosting a finger-food-only party, up that number to 8-12 per person. For more detailed information, check out this article: How Many Appetizers To Serve Per Person

How should I store this easy keto appetizer?

You can store completely cooled bacon-wrapped mustard chicken bites in an airtight container, and keep refrigerated for up to 3 days. To reheat, arrange chicken breasts in a baking dish; add a bit of water or chicken broth to the dish, loosely cover with aluminium foil, and pop them in a 375˚F preheated oven for 5-10 minutes, or until heated through.

Keto Bacon-Wrapped Mustard Chicken Bites Appetizer

Q: Can I make this Keto Bacon-Wrapped Mustard Chicken Bites appetizer ahead of time?

You can make this recipe 1 day ahead of time. Prepare the chicken with the bacon and store it in an airtight container; keep refrigerated until ready to use. When ready, take the chicken out of the fridge 15 minutes before cooking. Bake as directed in the recipe.

Ingredients

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8 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast
1 package of bacon (you will most likely have leftovers)
2 tbsp mustard
1 tbps sugar-free maple syrup
Optional - Brown sugar substitute for sprinkling on top before broiling

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil and place an oven-safe cooling rack on top. This helps drain and catch grease from your bites as they bake. Set aside.
In a small bowl, stir together the mustard and sugar-free maple syrup and set the bowl to the side.
Take your chicken and cut the chicken into bite-size cubes, about 1" in size, trying to get them to be as close to the same size for even cooking.
Toss the chicken in the maple mustard sauce. At this point, you can easily place the chicken in the fridge to marinate for 30 minutes for better flavour.
When ready to bake, take a piece of chicken and lay it down on one end of a bacon slice. Roll the bacon around the piece of chicken. When the bacon has fully surrounded the chicken, cut the bacon and place the chicken bite onto the prepared baking sheet with a cooling rack. Repeat with the remaining chicken, using as much bacon as needed.
Bake for about 17-18 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through (your bacon will not look crispy yet). I suggest testing with a meat thermometer, or finding your largest chicken bite and slicing open to ensure they are cooked through.
Remove the baking pan from the oven and sprinkle each piece of bacon with a little brown sugar substitute.
Return the chicken to the oven and turn on the broiler. Broil for 1-2 minutes, or until the tops of the bites are crispy and lightly browned.
Optional step - Remove from oven and carefully turn each bite over. Return to the oven and broil for another 1-2 minutes, or until the second side is lightly browned and crispy.
Remove from oven and serve warm. Optionally, serve with more honey mustard as a dipping sauce.

Notes

the amount of bacon will depend on how many chicken bites you make
feel free to double this recipe for a larger crowd.

Author: Cat
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 21 minutes
Category: Appetizer, Snacks
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American, Game Day
Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 chicken bite
Calories: 40
Sugar: 0.2
Fat: 3
Carbohydrates: 0.5
Protein: 2