Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Tenders
Kinda makes me wonder why i've been treating cream cheese so badly all these years, because the cream cheese simply made this dish.
Recipe Summary Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Tenders
Turkey bacon-wrapped chicken tenders with the perfect balance of smoky and sweet. Using smoked paprika makes them taste like they came straight off a barbecue grill.
Ingredients | Recipes With Chicken And Bacon1 teaspoon smoked paprika1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon onion powder12 chicken tenders12 slices turkey bacon, cut in half lengthwise⅓ cup light brown sugar1 tablespoon chili powderDirectionsPreheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place a cooling rack on top of a rimmed baking sheet.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.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.Arrange tenders on top of the prepared cooling rack, making sure to not overcrowd.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.For extra crispy bacon, broil on low for 5 additional minutes.Info | Recipes With Chicken And Baconprep:
10 mins
cook:
30 mins
total:
40 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
12 chicken tenders
TAG : Bacon-Wrapped Chicken TendersMeat and Poultry Recipes, Chicken, Baked and Roasted, Breasts,
