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

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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.

Why this recipe works:
Recipe ingredients:
Dietary tips:
Recipe variations:
Step by step instructions:
Recipe FAQs:
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Bacon Wrapped Chicken Tenders (Paleo, Gluten-Free, Keto) Recipe

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:

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.

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.

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