Easy Bacon Wrapped Chicken Tenders (Paleo, Gluten-Free, Keto)
This easy Bacon Wrapped Chicken Tenders recipe is a simple flavorful recipe for juicy, crispy bacon covered chicken tenders baked in the oven. All you need is chicken, bacon and spices and you’ve got a delicious recipe that is Paleo, Keto, Gluten-free, and Whole30 compliant.
These Bacon Wrapped 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 ever 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. YUM. These tenders are perfect for dinner, as an appetizer or even a snack! They are always a crowd pleaser. If you love bacon, try my bacon wrapped dates or bacon wrapped carrots.
Table of Contents
- Why this recipe works:
- Recipe ingredients:
- Dietary tips:
- Recipe variations to try:
- Step by step instructions:
- Recipe FAQs:
- Other yummy healthy bacon recipes you’ll love:
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.
- It is versatile and can be a meal, appetizer or snack.
- It is Paleo, Whole30, dairy-free and gluten-free.
Recipe ingredients:
- bacon– ideally a brand without added sugar or nitrates.
- chicken tenders
- paprika
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- chili powder
- chili flakes
- salt
- pepper
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 to try:
- Using smoked bacon instead of regular bacon
- Using turkey bacon
- Adding coconut sugar to the seasoning
- Adding maple syrup on top of the bacon prior to bacon
- Cutting the chicken into bite sized pieces prior to wrapping in bacon to make bite sized pieces.
Step by step instructions:
Step 1- Cut and season the chicken.
- cut the chicken into tender sized pieces
- mix together salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, paprika and chili flakes in a bowl
- season the chicken
Step 2- Wrap the chicken tenders in bacon.
- first, cut the strips on bacon in half, long ways
- wrap each piece of bacon around the chicken ( you’ll use about 1.5 pieces of bacon per chicken tender)
Step 3- Bake.
- Bake them for about 35 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy.
- Broil for a few minutes if you need them to get more crispy.
- Keep an eye on your chicken when it broils. Every oven is different and some are stronger than others. So check on them every minute or so.
Recipe FAQs:
– 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.
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
In an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
Other yummy healthy bacon recipes you’ll love:
Creamy Dairy-free Bacon and Mushroom Chicken– the sauce in this chicken recipe is so good, you could swim in it!
Bacon Wrapped Raspberry Stuffed Dates ( Paleo, Whole30)– these are ridiculously good. The raspberries melt into the dates creating a natural sweet jam that is covered in bacon. NOM.
Beef Roulade with Bacon, Onion, and Thyme {Whole30, Paleo}– this has to be one of the most simple but most flavorful ways to enjoy beef for me. It’s a must try recipe.
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Easy Bacon Wrapped Chicken Tenders (Paleo, Gluten-Free)
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
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
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10 Comments on “Easy Bacon Wrapped Chicken Tenders (Paleo, Gluten-Free, Keto)”
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.
Great tips! Thanks 🙂
Omg. Heaven
Awesome. I had my doubts but they turned out perfect with the bacon cooked just right.
Love to hear that!
My husband LOVES these!! I will be making them again.
I’m so glad!!
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!
Yessss!!!! Love hearing that this recipe is kid approved! 🙂
Thanks for the recipe, I will try it out soon.