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Bacon-Wrapped Grilled Chicken Hearts
Created by: Howcan Team
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken hearts
- 8 slices of bacon
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- In a small bowl, mix together the garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Thread the chicken hearts onto skewers, about 4-5 hearts per skewer.
- Brush the chicken hearts with olive oil and sprinkle the spice mixture over them, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- Wrap each chicken heart skewer with a slice of bacon, securing the bacon with toothpicks if needed.
- Place the bacon-wrapped chicken hearts on the preheated grill and cook for 6-8 minutes per side, or until the bacon is crispy and the chicken hearts are cooked through.
- Remove from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Enjoy your delicious bacon-wrapped grilled chicken hearts!
Grilled chicken hearts wrapped in bacon and grilled is a mouthwatering dish that has a rich history in Latin American and Mediterranean cuisines. This unique combination of flavors and textures has been enjoyed for centuries, with its origins tracing back to traditional cooking methods and local ingredients. In Latin America, especially in countries like Brazil and Argentina, this dish is a popular street food and a staple at traditional barbecues known as "churrasco." Skewered chicken hearts are marinated in a blend of spices and then wrapped in smoky bacon before being grilled to perfection over an open flame. The result is a savory and succulent treat that has captivated food enthusiasts around the world. In Mediterranean cuisine, particularly in Greece and Spain, a similar dish known as "kokoretsi" or "corazones de pollo envueltos en tocino" is prepared using a blend of herbs, garlic, and lemon juice to marinate the chicken hearts before they are wrapped in bacon and grilled. Today, this delectable dish can be found in various restaurants and food stalls across the globe, each adding their own unique twist to the recipe. The key to achieving the perfect grilled chicken hearts wrapped in bacon lies in the quality of the ingredients and the skillful grilling technique. The tender, flavorful chicken hearts combined with the smoky, crispy bacon create a harmonious balance of flavors that is truly irresistible. For those looking to recreate this dish at home, it's essential to source fresh, high-quality chicken hearts and bacon, and to pay close attention to the grilling process to ensure that the bacon is cooked to crispy perfection while the chicken hearts remain tender and juicy. Whether enjoyed as an appetizer, a main course, or a flavorful addition to a barbecue spread, grilled chicken hearts wrapped in bacon are sure to delight the taste buds and leave a lasting impression.
30 min
4 servings
250 calories
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