Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 20 mins | Total Time: 30 mins | Servings: 4 8 chicken strips
The best appetizer! These mouthwatering bacon-wrapped chicken tenders are a must-try! The juicy, tender chicken strips are wrapped around bacon, then coated in a mixture of maple syrup and Dijon mustard. Make sure to whip up a big batch because these bad boys fly out super fast!
Not only easy, but these bacon-wrapped chicken can also be made ahead. Simply keep them in an airtight food container glass. The next day, pop them in the oven and serve!
This bacon-wrapped chicken is my absolute favorite! One of the most requested whenever I have guests coming over. They are the perfect appetizer to serve on any occasion. Crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. And coated in a sweet glaze that’s to die for!
Ingredients
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1.15-pound package of chicken tenders usually 8 strips
Salt
8 slices thick Applewood bacon
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
Fresh cracked pepper
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
How to make Bacon Wrapped Chicken Tenders
Step 1: Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 400 degrees.
Step 2: On the stovetop over medium heat, preheat a seasoned iron cast skillet. Over the skillet, rub a little more oil.
Step 3: Place the maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small mixing bowl. Whisk well until blended. Toss in the chicken strips until they are evenly coated in the mixture.
Step 4: Around each chicken strip, wrap a bacon slice. In the skillet, place the bacon-wrapped chicken strip, tucking in the loose end. If desired, sprinkle them with a bit of extra salt.
Step 5: Sear the chicken strips on each side for a couple of minutes until they begin to turn golden. Into the preheated oven, transfer the skillet. Bake the bacon-wrapped chicken strips for about 15 to 17 minutes or until the bacon is golden brown.
Note:
You can also make this in an oven-safe pan or simply transfer the chicken strips into a baking dish right after searing.
Nutrition Facts:
Calories: 507 kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 130mg | Sodium: 671mg | Potassium: 647mg | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 65IU | Vitamin C: 1.6mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 0.8mg
Bacon Wrapped Chicken Tenders
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1.15- pound package of chicken tenders usually 8 strips
- Salt
- 8 slices thick Applewood bacon
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- Fresh cracked pepper
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 400 degrees.
- On the stovetop over medium heat, preheat a seasoned iron cast skillet. Over the skillet, rub a little more oil.
- Place the maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small mixing bowl. Whisk well until blended. Toss in the chicken strips until they are evenly coated in the mixture.
- Around each chicken strip, wrap a bacon slice. In the skillet, place the bacon-wrapped chicken strip, tucking in the loose end. If desired, sprinkle them with a bit of extra salt.
- Sear the chicken strips on each side for a couple of minutes until they begin to turn golden. Into the preheated oven, transfer the skillet. Bake the bacon-wrapped chicken strips for about 15 to 17 minutes or until the bacon is golden brown.
