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Crispy Cheesy Chicken Bacon Bombs

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These Crispy Cheesy Chicken Bacon Bombs are the ultimate Super Bowl snack—juicy chicken and gooey cheese wrapped in smoky bacon, dredged in seasoned breadcrumbs, and baked until golden and crispy. They’re easy to make, crowd-pleasing, and perfect for parties or game day gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast (cut into 2-inch cubes)
  • 10–12 thin-cut bacon strips
  • 4 oz cheddar, pepper jack, or mozzarella cheese (cut into 1/2-inch cubes)
  • 1 cup panko or regular breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Cooking spray or olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil. Place a wire rack on top if you have one.
  2. Set up three dredging stations: one bowl with flour, one with beaten egg, and one with breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper mixed together.
  3. Cut chicken breasts into 2-inch cubes and pat dry with paper towels.
  4. Cut cheese into 1/2-inch cubes. Stuff one cheese cube inside each chicken piece, flattening the chicken if needed to wrap around the cheese.
  5. Lay out a strip of bacon, place a stuffed chicken cube at one end, and roll up tightly. Secure with a toothpick.
  6. Dredge each bacon-wrapped bomb in flour, then egg, then the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
  7. Arrange bombs seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet or wire rack, spacing them apart.
  8. Spray lightly with cooking spray or brush with olive oil. Bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway if not using a rack, until bacon is crispy and chicken is cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
  9. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Remove toothpicks before plating.

Notes

For gluten-free, use almond flour and gluten-free breadcrumbs. For dairy-free, use vegan cheese or omit cheese. Air fryer option: cook at 400°F for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway. Chill bombs before baking for better coating adhesion. Don’t overstuff with cheese to prevent leaks. Broil for 2-3 minutes at the end for extra crispy bacon.

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Keywords: chicken bacon bombs, Super Bowl snacks, cheesy chicken, bacon-wrapped chicken, party appetizer, game day food, easy finger food

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