Bacon Wrapped Chicken Tenders

A quick and easy family friendly dinnertime meal, these Bacon Wrapped Chicken tenders are easy, flavorful and fun for everyone.

When it comes to chicken tenders I will take them any which way I can get them. There hasn’t been a variation that I have not liked.

These Bacon Wrapped Chicken Tenders are a hit in our house, one of my kids favorite dinnertime meals.

They are super easy to throw together and don’t take much time at all and you can sere with any of your favorite side dishes.

Chicken is one thing we always have in our house, so these get made often, and they are also requested often.

So if that doesn’t tell you how much they are loved, then I don’t know what will. The flavors, bacon, you name it and you decide.

If you are looking for that versatile dinnertime meal, then you cannot go wrong with these Bacon Wrapped Chicken Tenders.

Some of our other favorite easy dinnertime recipes that we have on our site include: Korean Beef Ramen, Chili Dogs and Cheesy Beef & Shells.

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS:

• Minimal ingredients are needed.
• They come together in less than 30 minutes.
• You can easily double this recipe to serve more people.

INGREDIENTS NEEDED (FULL RECIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POST):

Brown sugar
Onion powder
Garlic powder
Smoked paprika
Salt
Pepper
Chicken tenders
Bacon

HOW TO MAKE BACON WRAPPED CHICKEN TENDERS, STEP BY STEP:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with a cooling rack.
2. Mix the brown sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
3. Coat the chicken tenders with the spice mixture.
4. Wrap each chicken tender with a strip of bacon and place them on the cooling rack.
5. Place the chicken tenders in the oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
6. Set the oven to broil, then place the chicken under the broiler for 2 to 3 minutes per side until the bacon crisps up.
7. Remove from oven and serve.

WHAT IS THE BEST BACON TO USE?

Use classic-cut bacon in this recipe to guarantee it becomes crispy when cooked.

You can use thick-cut bacon for this if you’d like, but it will need more time to cook through.

WHAT CAN I SERVE WITH BACON WRAPPED CHICKEN TENDERS?

This dish is so versatile there are a variety things that you can serve with these. Some of my favorites include:

1. French Fries
2. Salad
3. Vegetables
4. Mac and Cheese
5. Potato Salad
6. Macaroni Salad
7. Chips

Really anything that you think would go great with these will work, like I said they are very versatile.

CAN I ADD SOME HEAT/SPICE TO THIS RECIPE?

To add heat, you can mix in 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the seasoning or use red pepper flakes.

Another option is to drizzle hot honey or chili oil over them once they finish baking.

The last two methods allow you to add heat to your dish without making it hot for everyone if you prefer. 

WHAT DIPPINGS SAUCES CAN I USE?

Dipping sauces are my favorite and when it comes to condiments in our refrigerator we have so many. Some that will work perfectly with this recipe include:

1. Honey Mustard
2. Ketchup
3. Ranch
4. BBQ Sauce
5. Chik-Fil-A Sauce

Just use your favorite or none at all, the chicken itself has great flavor but I’m such a dipping person I can’t help myself.

HOW TO STORE:

These can be stored in an airtight container or bag in the refrigerator where they will keep for up to 3-4 days.

You can also freeze this recipe. Place in a freezer container or bag and they will keep for up to 3 months.

To defrost, remove from the freezer until thawed. To reheat, place on a sheet pan in the oven at 350 degrees F for about 10 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.

TIPS AND TRICKS:

• You can prepare these up to 24 hours in advance. Season your chicken and wrap it in the bacon, then cover with plastic wrap and store it in the refrigerator until you’re ready to bake. 
• Regular cut bacon works best, but you can use thick-cut but it will take longer to bake.
• Add some spice to the recipe, see above on how to do that.
• Use any of your favorite dipping sauces for these.
• These can be frozen, see above on how to do that.
• Easily double this recipe to serve a larger crowd.
• Serve this up with any of your favorite side dishes, some of my favorites you can see above.

When it comes to an easy family-friendly dinnertime recipe you absolutely cannot go wrong with these Bacon Wrapped Chicken Tenders.

If you like this recipe you might also like:

• Homemade Chicken Tenders
• Nashville Hot Chicken Tenders
• Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
• Brown Sugar Bacon Wrapped Chicken

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