BACON WRAPPED CHICKEN BITES WITH APRICOT PEPPER DIPPING SAUCE

Serves: 36 pieces

Ingredients:

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts

1/2 cup apricot pepper jam (I used Just Jan's Savory Spread)

18 bacon strips, cut in half (I like to use center cut)

optional: dried parsley and freshly cracked pepper

FOR THE DIPPING SAUCE

1/3 cup apricot pepper jam

2 tablespoons water

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Place an oven proof rack inside a rimmed baking sheet and spray with nonstick spray.

Cut chicken breasts into one inch cubes and place them in a large bowl.

Warm apricot pepper jam in a microwave safe bowl for 30 seconds. Reserve two tablespoons, and then pour the rest over the chicken and toss to coat.

Wrap each chicken cube with a half strip of bacon, and secure with a toothpick.

Brush each one with the reserved jam.

Bake for 20 minutes, then flip each chicken bite over. Bake for an additional 20-25 minutes or until the bacon is nicely browned.

FOR THE DIPPING SAUCE

In a small microwave safe bowl, combine jam and water. Heat for 30 seconds and stir. If it is still to thick, add another tablespoon of water and reheat.

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