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6) BBQ Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Tenders

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • lbs chicken tenders about 12 tenders
  • 12 slices thin bacon
  • ¾ cup barbecue sauce store-bought or homemade
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for baking sheet
  • Optional: toothpicks 12

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with foil; rub with olive oil.
  2. Pat tenders dry. Mix paprika, garlic, salt, and pepper and rub onto chicken.
  3. Wrap each tender with one bacon slice, securing with a toothpick if needed.
  4. Place on sheet seam-side down and brush half the BBQ sauce over each.
  5. Bake 12–15 minutes, then brush with remaining sauce and broil 1–2 minutes to crisp bacon. Watch closely.
  6. Let rest 3 minutes before serving; kids will dig in fast.