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This easy Bacon Wrapped Chicken Tenders recipe is a simple flavorful recipe for juicy, crispy bacon covered chicken tenders baked in the oven. Paleo, Keto, Gluten-free, and Whole30 compliant.

Bacon wrapped chicken tenders on a plate cut into pieces.

These chicken tenders are a quick and yummy way to step up your chicken game! All you really need is bacon, chicken, herbs and spices, and you have the best juicy, oven baked chicken tenders wrapped in bacon.

The chicken on the inside is juicy and flavored by the bacon, and the bacon on the outside is crispy. These bacon wrapped chicken tenders are perfect for dinner, as an appetizer or even a snack! If you love bacon, try my bacon wrapped dates or bacon wrapped carrots.

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Chicken tenders wrapped in bacon on a pan.

Why this recipe works:

  • Two words: bacon wrapped. Anything wrapped in bacon is delicious in my book.
  • This recipe is made with a handful of simple real-food ingredients that comes together quickly.
  • Chicken is a great source of protein.
  • It is versatile and can be a meal, appetizer or snack.
  • It is Paleo, Whole30, dairy-free and gluten-free.

Recipe ingredients:

Ingredients needed to make bacon wrapped chicken tenders.
  • Bacon– ideally a brand without added sugar or nitrates.
  • Chicken tenders– these are smaller in size. If you buy chicken breast, you can cut it yourself.
  • Paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, chili flakes– these herbs and spices season the chicken here.

See recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.

Dietary tips:

  • If you are following a Paleo, Keto, or Whole30 diet: be sure to use bacon without any added sugars or nitrates.  I like Pederson’s farms Whole30 bacon.
  • If you are following a gluten-free or grain-free diet: make sure your spices don’t have any cross contamination with gluten.

Recipe variations:

  1. Using smoked bacon instead of regular bacon
  2. Using turkey bacon
  3. Adding coconut sugar to the seasoning
  4. Adding maple syrup on top of the bacon prior to bacon
  5. Cutting the chicken into bite sized pieces prior to wrapping in bacon to make bite sized pieces.

Step by step instructions:

Raw chicken with seasoning.
Step 1

Step 1: Cut and season the chicken.

Raw chicken wrapped in bacon before baking.
Step 2

Step 2: Wrap the chicken tenders in bacon.

Freshly baked bacon wrapped chicken tenders in oven.
Step 3

Step 3: Bake and broil until done.

Recipe FAQs:

What dipping sauces taste good with these chicken tenders?

– ranch
– blue cheese dip
– bbq sauce
– honey mustard sauce
– ketchup

If you are looking for healthier dip or sauce options, check out Primal Kitchens sauces. I also personally love this Paleo and Keto Ranch from Sir Kensingtons.

What can you serve with these tenders?

I like serving them with roasted potatoes and broccoli because it makes for a quick and filling nutritious meal. I also love serving these along side a big tomato salad

How do you store them?

In an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.

Keto bacon wrapped chicken on a plate with a fork and knife.

Other bacon recipes you’ll love:

Beef Roulade with Bacon, Onion, and Thyme

Creamy Dairy-free Bacon and Mushroom Chicken

Crispy Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts
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5 from 9 votes

Bacon Wrapped Chicken Tenders (Paleo, Gluten-Free, Keto)

By: Dominique
Servings: 4 people
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 35 minutes
Total: 45 minutes
Bacon wrapped chicken tenders on a plate cut into pieces.
A simple flavorful recipe for juicy, crispy bacon covered chicken tenders baked in the oven. Paleo, Gluten-free, and Whole30 compliant.

Ingredients 

  • 1.5 pounds chicken breast, cut into tenders
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • a pinch of chili flakes
  • 8 strips of bacon, sliced in half longways
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Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a small bowl, mix all of the seasoning/spices. Rub the seasoning on the chicken.
  • Wrap each chicken tender with the strips of bacon (that have been sliced in half longways). I ended up using 1.5 pieces of bacon per chicken tender. Try to tuck the ends of the bacon under each chicken tender.
  • Bake for 35 minutes, or until bacon is crispy. Broil for 1-2 minutes.
  • Note: At the 20 minute mark, use a paper towel to absorb some of the bacon fat and throw it away.

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Notes

  • *If you are following a Paleo, Keto, or Whole30 diet: be sure to use bacon without any added sugars or nitrates.  I like Pederson’s farms Whole30 bacon.
  • *If you are following a gluten-free or grain-free diet: make sure your spices don’t have any cross contamination with gluten.

Nutrition

Calories: 404kcalCarbohydrates: 1.4gProtein: 50.3gSaturated Fat: 20.2gCholesterol: 151mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
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12 Comments

  1. That chicken was really good !

    I took only 20 minutes for mine to be ready + 2 min. at Low Broil

    Thanks !5 stars

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  2. I throw in about a good rounded tablespoon of  brown sugar with seasoning and then sprinkle some on top after i season the tops. I also put a strip of fresh seeded jalapeño before wrapping the bacon. Or you can slide it under bacon after you’ve wrapped the tenders. It is wonderful. 

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  6. By far one of my kids favorite and the neighbor kids favorite- they were fighting over the chicken which has NEVER happened before!!! They said to put this in the weekly rotation – again – NEVER happened before with chicken. Thank you!!!! I loved it too!5 stars

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