Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Tenders

Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Tenders

Ingredients:

• 1 pound chicken tenders
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 8-10 slices of bacon
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar (optional, for a touch of sweetness)

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
2. Season the Chicken:
   • In a small bowl, mix together the garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
   • Season the chicken tenders evenly with the spice mixture.
3. Wrap with Bacon:
   • Wrap each chicken tender with a slice of bacon. If the bacon slices are too long, you can trim them to fit.
   • If using, sprinkle a little brown sugar over each bacon-wrapped tender for a sweet and savory combination.
4. Bake:
   • Place the bacon-wrapped chicken tenders on the prepared baking sheet.
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the chicken is cooked through.
   • For extra crispy bacon, you can broil the chicken tenders for an additional 2-3 minutes, keeping a close eye to prevent burning.
5. Serve:
   • Remove from the oven and let the chicken tenders rest for a few minutes before serving.
   • Serve with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ranch or barbecue sauce.

Enjoy your bacon-wrapped chicken tenders