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Chicken and Bacon Tidbits

Source of Recipe


Better Homes and Gardens






List of Ingredients



• 4 skinned chicken breasts, boned, cut in 1-inch pieces
  
• 12 pieces bacon, cut in thirds
  
• 1 egg
  
• 1 cup milk
  
• 1/2 cup water
  
• 1 cup flour
  
• 1 Tbsp cornstarch
  
• 1 Tbsp sugar
  
• 2 tsp salt
  
• 1-1/2 tsp baking powder
  
• Oil for deep frying
  
• .
  
• -- Apricot Sauce --
  
• 1 cup apricot preserves
  
• 2 Tbsp rice wine vinegar
  






Instructions



1. Wrap each piece of chicken in a bacon piece and secure with a toothpick.
   
   
2. In a bowl, combine egg, milk, and water. Stir in flour, cornstarch, sugar, salt, and baking powder to make a smooth batter.
   
   
3. Heat oil in deep fryer to 375 degrees. Dip each chicken piece into batter. Fry in batches until crispy and golden, about 3 minutes. Test a piece to make sure it is cooked through. Drain well on paper towels. These may be kept warm in a low oven on a paper towel-lined cookie sheet.
   
   
4. To make the Apricot Sauce: Mix ingredients together and heat in a small saucepan. (Makes 1 cup.)
   
   Serve tidbits hot with the warm Apricot Sauce.