BACON-WRAPPED CHICKEN TENDERS
Bacon-wrapped chicken tenders are juicy tenders, flavorful, and crispy. The bacon keeps the chicken from drying out, and the brown sugar coating creates the yummy glaze.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken tenders (approx 10 chicken tenders)
- 10 strips bacon
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ to 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 tbsp chili powder
Instructions
- Mix all spices except chili powder with salt and sprinkle with chicken tenders so that they are coated on all sides.
- Wrap the chicken in thin slices of bacon, fold the edges down.
- Combine brown sugar with chili powder and sprinkle with chicken rolls. Press with your fingers to keep the mixture from falling off.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and cook in a preheated to 350 F oven for half an hour. Or place in a smoker and cook with the lid closed for about 30 minutes.
Notes
- Wash chicken tenders and pat dry with paper towels before using them.
- Fold the chicken tenders into a sturdy bag, add seasoning, close the bag, and shake. This will ensure an even coating.
- If the bacon is dry and the sugar does not adhere well to it, lightly brush the surface of the bacon with vegetable oil.