Irresistible Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Tenders
These chicken tenders disappear as soon as they come out of the oven—they’re that good!
Ingredients:
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 8 slices bacon
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Preparation:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, mix together black pepper, salt, smoked paprika, and garlic powder.
- Drizzle olive oil over the chicken tenders and sprinkle them evenly with the spice mixture.
- Wrap each chicken tender with a slice of bacon, securing the ends with toothpicks if necessary.
- Arrange the bacon-wrapped chicken tenders on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the bacon is crispy.
- Allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes after removing from the oven before serving.
Variations and Tips:
- For a spicy kick, add cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the spice blend.
- For a sweet and smoky flavor, coat the chicken tenders with sugar-free barbecue sauce before wrapping them in bacon.
- Experiment with different herbs like thyme or rosemary to create your own custom seasoning mix.