CHICKEN BACON BITES

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Ginger and orange marmalade give these rumaki-style snacks wonderful flavor. I marinate the wrapped chicken earlier in the day and broil them when guests arrive. -Betty Pierson, Wellington, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 bacon strips, halved
10 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 24 cubes
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1/2 cup orange marmalade
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon grated fresh gingerroot
Sweet-and-sour sauce, optional

Steps:

  • Place bacon on a broiler rack. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 1-2 minutes on each side or until partially cooked; cool. , Wrap a piece of bacon around a chicken cube and water chestnut slice; secure with a toothpick. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the marmalade, soy sauce, garlic and ginger. Add wrapped chicken; seal and carefully turn to coat. Refrigerate for 2 hours., Drain and discard marinade. Broil chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side or chicken is no longer pink and bacon is crisp. Serve warm with sweet-and-sour sauce if desired.

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