The nice thing about the prosciutto is that it is larger and therefore encases the chicken which keeps it very moist, and bonus: you don’t have to crisp it - it turned out just fine by Maya’s recipe. I did turn them over in the middle and used greased racks as suggested. The bacon adds moisture, as well but trying to get it crispy with the broiler can leave them cooked too long and dry, so you need to balance out the cooking time with the extra crisping of bacon, if you like it that way. The tenders definitely need cheese as it adds moisture. I also tried a sate’ blend (all my spices are Penzey’s) but was disappointed in the flavor, because I love it on chicken any other way. The original was very good, and an Italian blend was really tasty, as well. I decided to try 2 types of flavors besides the original. I also ran out of bacon as I had a lot of tenders - 3 packages from Costco - 18 tenders, I think, so I gave prosciutto a go, as well. I decided to try this with my oven and air fryer. Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken Breast – Just 5 ingredients, sweet & salty, and paleo friendly!.Juicy Baked Chicken Breast – My easy technique for the juiciest chicken ever.If you like these bacon wrapped chicken tenders, here are more easy chicken ideas: Do you have a preference – chicken breasts, tenders, or thighs? More Easy Chicken Recipes I’m sure you could even use chicken thighs, but those may need a slightly longer time in the oven. I had tenders around, so that’s what I made. You can do bacon wrapped chicken tenders or simply bacon wrapped chicken breast. You may still need to adjust the time a bit based on the thickness, though.īy the way, you can actually make this recipe in two ways. I like everything faster when possible, so I opted for the route of high temp and less time. How long to bake bacon wrapped chicken will actually depend on two factors: the thickness of the chicken and the oven temperature. But, they will take longer if you use a lower temperature. You don’t have to do it that way – there really isn’t a wrong level of heat with this easy recipe. It will vary by oven, but using this method mine took 15 minutes at 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Just like my three-step Italian baked chicken breast recipe, I baked these bacon wrapped chicken tenders in the oven for a short time, at a high temperature. They are ready in under 30 minutes from start to finish! That makes them perfect for a quick weeknight meal, but they look nice enough for serving for company, too. With this recipe, it’s still delicious! The cheese and bacon do help a lot when it comes to locking in moisture.Įven if you didn’t plan ahead, bacon wrapped chicken tenders are crazy easy to make and don’t take very long.
That being said, I’ve happily enjoyed chicken wrapped in bacon as leftovers on multiple occasions. Just like any other chicken recipe, they will be more dry after reheating. I don’t recommend baking the tenders ahead of time, if you can avoid it. Then, I can just stick the pan in the oven right before dinner time. You can easily prepare them in advance! Usually I prep the chicken wrapped in bacon on the weekend, and store it covered in a pan in the fridge. That’s one of the reasons I love to make these easy bacon wrapped chicken tenders. (My whole family loves chicken!) And, with two kids and two jobs, I’m often too busy or tired on weeknights to spend much time or effort on dinner. I’m always looking for low carb chicken recipes I can make ahead. Hard cheeses work best, though.īaked Bacon Wrapped Chicken Tenders for Meal Prep I’m pretty sure any kind of cheese you like will work just fine. And – who am I kidding? – it’s partly because it’s what I had around. I used sharp cheddar cheese, since it pairs so well with those flavors. Complete the meal with cheesy zucchini gratin. The melt-y cheese oozing out is just an amazing combo with the chicken and bacon. Sure, you could make bacon wrapped chicken tenders without the cheese, but try this way and you’ll see why I prefer it. If you ask me, this cheesy version is the best way to cook chicken wrapped in bacon.
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