BACON-WRAPPED CHICKEN NUGGETS

Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Nuggets image

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
2/3 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
2/3 cup honey
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced
2 to 3 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 pound bacon strips
1/2 cup packed brown sugar

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a bowl, whisk the first nine ingredients until blended. Reserve 1-1/2 cups mixture for sauce; cover and refrigerate. Place chicken in a large resealable plastic bag. Add remaining pineapple juice mixture; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate 1-2 hours., Cut bacon strips crosswise in thirds. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until partially cooked but not crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain., Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Wrap a bacon piece around each chicken cube; secure with a toothpick. Place on racks in 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Sprinkle brown sugar over tops., Bake 25-30 minutes or until bacon is crisp and chicken is no longer pink. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring reserved pineapple juice mixture to a boil; cook 8-10 minutes or until liquid is reduced to 1 cup. Serve nuggets with sauce.

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