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Bacon Wrapped Chicken Tenders

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lbs. chicken tenders about 10 chicken tenders
  • 10 strips bacon sliced in half length-wise (I used turkey bacon)
  • 1/2 -1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2/3 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder

Instructions
 

  • Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • Step 2: Mix together salt, paprika, black pepper, onion powder,italian seasoning, and garlic powder.
  • Step 3: Sprinkle mixture evenly over chicken tenders, (top and bottom) completely coating them generously in the spices.
  • Step 4: Wrap two sliced bacon strips around the chicken tender. Tuck in and loose ends.
  • Step 5: Mix together brown sugar and chili powder.
  • Step 6: Sprinkle this mixture generously over bacon wrapped chicken, top and bottom. Press the sugar mixture into the chicken to pack it on.
  • Step 7: Place the chicken on a greased grill pan.
  • Step 8: Bake for 25-30 minutes or until chicken is done and bacon is crisp. You can broil for the last few minutes if desired to crisp up the bacon more.
  • Step 9: Serve piping hot! Garnish with parsley if desired.