This bacon wrapped chicken tenders recipe is a mouthwatering combination of tender chicken strips wrapped in crispy bacon. The chicken is marinated in a flavorful mixture, then wrapped in bacon and baked to perfection. It's a perfect appetizer or main dish that is sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken tenders
- 8 slices bacon
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using).
- Pat dry the chicken tenders with paper towels and sprinkle the spice mixture over them, coating all sides.
- Take one slice of bacon and wrap it around a chicken tender, starting from one end and spiraling to the other end. Secure the bacon with toothpicks on both ends. Repeat with the remaining chicken tenders and bacon slices.
- Place the bacon wrapped chicken tenders on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the chicken is cooked through. You can also broil them for a few minutes at the end to get an extra crispy bacon.
- Remove from the oven and let the bacon wrapped chicken tenders cool for a few minutes before serving. Serve them as an appetizer with your favorite dipping sauces or as a main dish with a side of vegetables or salad.
