Bacon-Wrapped Chicken
Juicy chicken tenders wrapped in crispy bacon, held together with toothpicks and finished with a sprinkle of fresh herbs. A quick and satisfying weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken tenders
- 8 strips bacon strips
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Season the 1 lb chicken tenders with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
- 2
Wrap each chicken tender with 1 bacon strip, stretching the bacon slightly. Secure with a toothpick through the middle.
- 3
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high. Sear the wrapped chicken for 2-3 minutes per side until bacon is browned.
- 4
Transfer skillet to oven and bake until chicken is cooked through (internal temp 165°F) and bacon is crisp, about 10-12 minutes.
- 5
Remove toothpicks, sprinkle with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, and serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- Oven-safe skillet
- Toothpicks
- Tongs
- Meat thermometer
Cook smarter
Get matched recipes for what’s in your fridge
Custrd is a free iOS app that finds real recipes from the ingredients you already have. No more grocery-list aspirations.
