Copycat BBQ Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Tenders

Allergens

Gluten, Dairy, Soy

Ingredients

• 16 slices bacon
• 8 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1/2 inch thick)
• 1 cup barbecue sauce (store
• bought or homemade)
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium high heat.
2. In a small saucepan, combine barbecue sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Set aside.
3. Wrap each chicken tender with a slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick. Season both sides of the wrapped tenders with salt and pepper.
4. Grill or grill pan the bacon wrapped chicken tenders for 5 minutes per side, basting frequently with the barbecue sauce mixture.
5. Transfer the cooked chicken tenders to a serving platter and continue to baste them with the remaining sauce. Let them rest for 5 minutes before removing toothpicks and serving.

Chef’s Insight

To prevent the bacon from curling up during cooking, you can score the bacon before wrapping the chicken tenders.

Notes

If you prefer a spicier dish, add some crushed red pepper flakes to the barbecue sauce.