Oven-Baked Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Tenderloins

If dinner had a mic, this would be a drop.

Juicy chicken wrapped in crispy bacon, baked to perfection, then hit with a sticky-sweet glaze.

It’s giving main character energy—and zero leftovers.

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Oven-Baked Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Tenderloins with Glaze

Sweet, savory, and wrapped in crispy bacon—this is your new go-to dinner.

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 25–30 mins

Total Time: ~40 mins

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Ingredients:

• 1 lb chicken tenderloins (about 8 pieces)

• 8 slices bacon (thin-cut works best)

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp onion powder

• ½ tsp smoked paprika

• Salt & black pepper (to taste)

Glaze:

• ¼ cup brown sugar

• 1 tbsp Dijon or honey mustard

• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or balsamic

• 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey

• Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

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Instructions:

1. Prep the Chicken

• Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

• Season tenderloins with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.

2. Wrap in Bacon

• Wrap each tenderloin with a strip of bacon.

• Place seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

3. Make the Glaze

• In a small bowl, whisk together all glaze ingredients.

4. Brush & Bake

• Brush each bacon-wrapped piece with glaze.

• Bake for 25–30 mins, brushing with more glaze halfway through.

• Broil for 2–3 mins at the end for extra crisp.

5. Serve & Savor

• Let rest a few mins, then plate it up with your favorite sides.

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Tips:

• Use a wire rack over the baking sheet for crispier bacon

• Add chopped herbs to the glaze for a fancier twist

• Pairs perfectly with mashed potatoes or roasted veggies