Chicken Wrapped Brown Sugar Smokies
Bacon Wrapped Brown Sugar Smokies are the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer that blends sweet and savory flavors for an irresistible treat. Perfect for any gathering, these delightful bites are made with tender cocktail links wrapped in crispy bacon and coated in a sweet brown sugar and chipotle mixture. Whether you’re hosting a game day party or enjoying a cozy family dinner, these smokies are sure to impress your guests and leave them coming back for more. Easy to prepare and bursting with flavor, they make for an unforgettable addition to your menu.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 14-oz package turkey or chicken cocktail links
- 1 lb maple-flavored bacon, cut into thirds
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground chipotle or ancho chili pepper
- Toothpicks
- Barbecue sauce for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil and spray lightly with cooking spray.
- Pat the cocktail links dry with a paper towel.
- Wrap each link with a piece of bacon and secure it with a toothpick.
- In a large bag, mix brown sugar and ground chipotle. Add the bacon-wrapped links and shake until evenly coated.
- Arrange the coated smokies on the prepared baking sheet without overcrowding.
- Bake for about 30 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy.
- Serve warm with barbecue sauce or honey mustard for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 smokies (90g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg