5 INGREDIENTS FAST FIX

BBQ CHICKEN BITES

Chicken bites wrapped in bacon get a kick from Montreal seasoning and sweetness from barbecue sauce. We love the mix of textures.

—KATHRYN DAMPIER QUAIL VALLEY, CA


START TO FINISH: 25 MIN. • MAKES:1 /2 DOZEN

6 bacon strips

3 /4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 18)

3 teaspoons Montreal steak seasoning

1 teaspoon prepared horseradish, optional

1 /2 cup barbecue sauce

1.  Preheat oven to 400°. Cut bacon crosswise into thirds. Place bacon on a microwave-safe plate lined with paper towels. Cover with additional paper towels; microwave on high 3-4 minutes or until partially cooked but not crisp.

2.  Place chicken in a small bowl; sprinkle with steak seasoning and toss to coat. Wrap a bacon piece around each chicken cube; secure with a toothpick. Place on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.

3.  Bake 10 minutes. If desired, add horseradish to the barbecue sauce; brush sauce over wrapped chicken. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until chicken is no longer pink and bacon is crisp.

PER SERVING 1 appetizer: 47 cal., 2g fat ( 0 sat. fat ) , 13mg chol., 249mg sod., 3g carb. ( 3g sugars, 0 fiber ) , 5g pro.