Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Tenders
Description
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.
Ingredients
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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12 chicken tenders
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12 slices turkey bacon, cut in half lengthwise
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1/3 cup light brown sugar
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1 tablespoon chili powder
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place a cooling rack on top of a rimmed baking sheet.
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.
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.
4
Arrange tenders on top of the prepared cooling rack, making sure to not overcrowd.
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.