Oven Baked Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Tenders

Plated chicken tenders wrapped in crispy bacon and blue cheese dip on the side.

Oven Baked Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Tenders

The best bacon-wrapped chicken tenders is a must-try recipe. The seasoned chicken is wrapped in bacon for a juicy, savory, & salty combination that is a meat lover's dream. This easy recipe is great for dinner or appetizers and is keto, low-carb, gluten-free, & paleo.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Course Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 493 kcal

Equipment

cooling rack
baking sheet

Ingredients

2 pounds chicken tenders
1 pound bacon about 12-16 slices
1 ½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoon black pepper
1 ½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 ½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper OPTIONAL

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 450°.
Prepare a baking sheet by placing a cooling rack that fits snuggly on it.
Add the chicken tenders to a large rimmed dish.
In a small bowl add all the spices. Stir them to combine.
Sprinkle the spice blend evenly over all sides of the chicken tenders.
Begin wrapping the bacon around each chicken tender. Begin by placing a piece of bacon on a cutting board or plate. Stretch it out slightly so it is as long as it can be without it tearing or ripping.
Next place a seasoned chicken tender near one end of the slice of bacon. Pull the short end over the chicken and gently pull and twist the bacon slice around the tender as you roll it over the bacon. Finally, tuck the bacon end under the bacon slice.
Repeat the above step until all pieces of chicken are complete. Use toothpicks on any pieces where the bacon is not staying in place.
Place the chicken in the oven and cook for 20-30 minutes. Use a set of tongs to flip each piece over halfway through cooking.
It will depend on how small or large each piece is. The key is to make sure the internal temperature reaches 165° and the bacon is crispy.
EXTRA CRISPY BACON - for well-done bacon, use the broiler. Set the broiler to High and on a rack just below the broiling coils, place the chicken under them. Broil for 1-2 minutes on each side, until your desired crispness is reached.
Once they are ready, remove them from the baking rack using tongs. Plate and serve with sides and dips.
Enjoy!

Notes

STORING & REHEATING:

Store in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Reheat in the oven 350°F for 10 minutes.

SUBSTITUTIONS:

Try turkey bacon or prosciutto (not thick cut bacon)
Low-Salt; use low-sodium bacon and replace the salt with Mrs Dash

Based on two each for nutritional information.

Nutrition

Calories: 493kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 42gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 147mgSodium: 1258mgPotassium: 740mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 392IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 1mg

Keyword 6-ingredient, easy, gluten-free, grain-free, high-protein, keto, keto-friendly, low carb, paleo, whole30

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