Easy Bacon Wrapped Chicken Tenders
These easy bacon wrapped chicken tenders will quickly become a dinner time staple. They are absolutely delicious, moist and perfectly cooked on the grill every time.
This bacon wrapped chicken tenders recipe is the best way to enjoy crispy bacon and chicken tenderloins! The easy recipe can be used as a main dish for busy weeknights or delicious dinner on the weekend.
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We have been making all kinds of delicious grilled recipes this summer like this Lemon Chipotle BBQ Salmon and Keto Beef Jerky.
I have to say that these bacon-wrapped tenders are probably one of our favorite recipes though. Juicy chicken is wrapped in strips of bacon and then grilled to perfection.
What makes these boneless chicken tenders so delicious is the spice blend that we use to coat each piece of chicken before cooking. The combination of garlic powder & cayenne pepper in the brown sugar mixture gives the chicken a sweet and spicy flavor that the entire family loves.
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Kitchen essentials for grilling:
- Traeger 780 Pro Smoker Grill – this is our Traeger model, it’s the perfect size for families who like to entertain! Be sure to check out all of our must have Traeger products.
- Meater Thermometer – we love this wireless meat thermometer. It connects to an app that tells you exactly when your meat is done!
- These silicone tongs are perfect for flipping and grasping.
- This Henckel Knife is my favorite for slicing and dicing in the kitchen.
- These grilling bags make clean up a breeze and these parchment paper bags are perfect for packaging.
If you think that this chicken looks amazing then you should check out this Beer Can Chicken Recipe! It’s our favorite way to cook chicken. So moist and delicious!
Easy bacon wrapped chicken tenders:
Ingredients:
- 6 chicken breasts, cut into strips
- 1 package of bacon
- 1 tbsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
Costco has the best deal on chicken, I buy a large box of frozen chicken breasts once a month at least.
Directions:
1. Preheat a grill to medium-high heat, about 375 degrees F.
2. In a small bowl, mix together the cayanne pepper, garlic powder and brown sugar.
3. Coat the raw chicken strips with the mixture.
4. Wrap each strip with a piece of bacon.
Use a toothpick to hold each bacon slice in place if needed.
5. Grill the chicken for 20-25 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 170 degrees F with a meat thermometer.
6. Flip each strip half way through grilling to help each slice of bacon cook thoroughly.
7. Serve with homemade bbq sauce or honey mustard and enjoy!
The trick to making the perfect bacon wrapped chicken is cooking it at a lower temperature for longer. These do not need high heat, it will just burn the bacon and not cook it evenly.
Substitute ingredients:
- Add onion powder or black pepper to the coating.
- Use chili powder instead of cayenne pepper.
- Try using turkey bacon instead of pork.
Tips and tricks:
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
- Baste the pieces of chicken with barbecue sauce in the last few minutes of cooking for added flavor.
- Chicken tenders may be placed in a single layer on a parchment lined baking sheet and baked in the oven instead of grilled.
- Try using an air fryer to cook these chicken tenders even faster!
More bacon wrapped recipes:
- Bacon wrapped hot dogs
- Baked bacon wrapped lobster tails
- Bacon wrapped steak
- Grilled bacon wrapped shrimp
- Bacon wrapped chicken tenders
This is one of our favorite ways to make the most delicious, juicy chicken bites! It’s sure to become a family favorite in your home as well!
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Easy Bacon Wrapped Chicken Tenders
Ingredients
- 6 chicken breasts cut into strips
- 1 500g package of bacon
- 1 tbsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
Instructions
- 1. Preheat a grill to medium-high heat, about 375 degrees F.
- 2. In a small bowl, mix together the cayanne pepper, garlic powder and brown sugar.
- 3. Coat the raw chicken strips with the mixture.
- 4. Wrap each strip with a piece of bacon.
5. Grill the chicken for 20-25 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 170 degrees F with a meat thermometer. - 6. Flip each strip half way through grilling to help each slice of bacon cook thoroughly.
- 7. Serve with homemade bbq sauce or honey mustard and enjoy!
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