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Close-up of bacon wrapped chicken tenders on a white plate, with crispy golden bacon wrapped around juicy chicken and a few green leaves on the side for garnish.

Bacon Wrapped Chicken Tenders

Nesting Lane
High Protein Bacon Wrapped Chicken Tenders are a simple dinner with crispy bacon and juicy chicken, ready in 35 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Equipment

Parchment lined cookie sheet.
Small Bowl
Measuring Spoons
Basting Brush
Tongs
Instant-read Thermometer

Ingredients
 

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Pat the chicken tenders dry with paper towels.
  • Place the chicken tenders in a small bowl.
  • Drizzle the chicken tenders with olive oil.
  • Add garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper.
  • Toss until the chicken tenders are evenly coated.
  • Wrap 1 slice of bacon around each chicken tender, overlapping slightly as you wrap.
  • Place the wrapped chicken tenders seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
  • If using thick cut bacon, partially cook the bacon in a skillet for 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches 165 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer.
  • Turn the broiler on for 2 to 3 minutes if you want the bacon more crisp.
  • Let the chicken tenders rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Tips and Tricks

Even wrapping - Wrap the bacon with a slight overlap so it stays in place and cooks more evenly.
Bacon texture - Use thin cut bacon for the crispest finish. Thick cut bacon can stay chewy unless it is partially cooked first.
Clean thermometer check - Check the thickest part of the chicken and aim for 165 degrees F.
Broiler timing - Broil for only a short burst and stay close so the bacon does not burn.

Storing and Reheating

Refrigerate - Place cooled chicken tenders in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Freeze - Wrap each tender tightly and freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months.
Reheat in Oven - Place tenders on a parchment-lined baking sheet and warm at 350 degrees F until hot.
Reheat in Air Fryer - Place tenders in the basket and heat at 350 degrees F until warmed through.
Reheat in Microwave - Place a serving on a plate and heat in short bursts until hot, then rest for 1 minute.

Nutrition

Calories: 163kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 24gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 72mgSodium: 152mgPotassium: 428mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.04gVitamin A: 95IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 7mgIron: 0.5mg
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