Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Tenders

Baked turkey bacon-wrapped chicken tenders seasoned with smoked paprika are the perfect balance of smoky and sweet--they taste like they came straight off a barbecue grill.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 237 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• ⅓ cup light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 12 chicken tenders
• 12 slices turkey bacon, cut in half lengthwise

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place a cooling rack on top of a rimmed baking sheet.

Step 2

Mix paprika, salt, and onion powder together in a small bowl. Sprinkle seasoning over both sides of each chicken tender. Wrap each tender with two strips of bacon, tucking the ends in to secure.

Step 3

Mix brown sugar and chili powder together in a small bowl. Gently roll each bacon-wrapped tender in the brown sugar mixture, pressing down to ensure good coverage.

Step 4

Arrange tenders on top of the prepared cooling rack, making sure to not overcrowd.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until bacon is crisp and chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 30 minutes.