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Rumaki

A delightful appetizer that wraps smoky bacon around tender chicken and sweet water chestnuts, perfect for gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 12 slices of bacon
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 can of whole water chestnuts drained
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Aluminum foil
  • Toothpicks
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  3. Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
  4. In a medium bowl, combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, ground ginger, garlic powder, and black pepper.
  5. Add the chicken pieces to the marinade and let them soak for about 15 minutes.
  6. Take a piece of marinated chicken and a water chestnut, and wrap them with a slice of bacon. Secure with a toothpick.
  7. Place the bacon-wrapped pieces on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy.

Notes

For extra crispiness, broil the rumaki for the last 2-3 minutes of baking.