Ingredients

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1/2 cup apricot pepper jam
• 18 bacon strips, cut in half (I like to use center cut)
• optional: dried parsley and freshly cracked pepper

For the Dipping Sauce

• 1/3 cup apricot pepper jam
• 2 tablespoons water

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Place an oven proof rack inside a rimmed baking sheet and spray with nonstick spray.
3. Cut chicken breasts into one inch cubes and place them in a large bowl.
4. Warm apricot pepper jam in a microwave safe bowl for 30 seconds.
5. Reserve two tablespoons, and then pour the rest over the chicken and toss to coat.
6. Wrap each chicken cube with a half strip of bacon, and secure with a toothpick.
7. Brush each one with the reserved jam.
8. Bake for 20 minutes, then flip each chicken bite over. Bake for an additional 20-25 minutes or until the bacon is nicely browned.

Fot the Dipping Sauce

1. In a small microwave safe bowl, combine jam and water.
2. Heat for 30 seconds and stir. If it is still to thick, add another tablespoon of water and reheat.