Bacon Wrapped Chicken Tenders, Paleo, Gluten-Free, Keto
This simple 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.
These chicken tenders are a fast and yummy way to step up your chicken game! All you really need is bacon, chicken, herbs and spices, and you have our favorite 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 just right for dinner, as an appetizer or even a snack! If you love bacon, try our bacon wrapped dates or bacon wrapped carrots.
Why this recipe works:
- Two words: bacon wrapped. Anything wrapped in bacon is satisfying in our 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:
- 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. We 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:
- 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
Step 1: Cut and season the chicken.
Step 2
Step 2: Wrap the chicken tenders in bacon.
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. We also personally love this Paleo and Keto Ranch from Sir Kensingtons.
We like serving them with roasted potatoes and broccoli because it makes for a fast and filling nutritious meal. We 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.
Prep 10 minutesCook 35 minutesTotal 45 minutesMakes 4 people
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
Method
- 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). We 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.
Notes
- *If you are following a Paleo, Keto, or Whole30 diet: be sure to use bacon without any added sugars or nitrates. We 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.
