Delicious Bacon Wrapped Chicken Tenders Recipe

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

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using).
3. Pat dry the chicken tenders with paper towels and sprinkle the spice mixture over them, coating all sides.
4. 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.
5. Place the bacon wrapped chicken tenders on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
6. 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.
7. 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.

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