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BBQ Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Tenders on a plate

6) BBQ Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Tenders

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

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ 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. Rest 3 minutes before serving.