These Keto Bacon Wrapped Chicken Tenders are a very delicious, tasty & mouthwatering recipe. These are prepared in the air fryer and save us lots of time that is they require only 35 to 40 minutes. This recipe requires only 3 to 4 ingredients. We can easily customize this bacon-wrapped chicken and make it according to our liking. We can make this chicken spicy, or give them a smoky twist. You can easily use the oven as well as a grill to make this bacon-wrapped chicken tender. This Keto Bacon Wrapped Chicken Tender is not only keto-friendly but is also grain-free, gluten-free, and dairy-free as well. This dish only contains 2g net carbs & 1g fiber in them.
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- Calories: 350 kcal
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: Twenty to twenty-five mins
- Total Time: 30-40 minutes
- Serving Size: 2-3 tenders
- Course: Main Dish
- Diet: Keto-friendly, Low Carb, Gluten-free
- Cuisine: American
EQUIPMENT:
- Small bowl
- Whisk
- Toothpick
- Paper towel
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Plate
- Meat thermometer
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 ½ pounds chicken tenders
- 1 pound uncured bacon
- ⅓ cup Keto-friendly BBQ Spice Dry Rub
- 1 tablespoon Brown Swerve
INGREDIENTS NOTES:
CHICKEN TENDERS:
- I use chicken tender to make this recipe because it gets tender easily and in less time; however, you can also use chicken breast without bone and skin.
UNCURED BACON:
- I use uncured bacon to wrap them around the chicken tenders because they are less salty as compared to regular bacon.
SWERVE BROWN:
- I use swerve brown to make the bacon wrap chicken tender recipe as a substitute of high carbs regular sugar.
KETO-FRIENDLY BBQ SPICE DRY RUB:
- I used store bought keto-friendly BBQ spice dry rub to make this recipe; always check the label before buying to ensure that it is safe to consume during the diet.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
- Preheat the air fryer at Four hundred degrees F for Five mints.
Take a small bowl and add the keto-friendly BBQ spice dry mix swerve brown. - Mix the components with the whisk.
- Now we can pat dry the chicken tenders with a paper towel to eliminate any moisture so that the seasoning will stick easily.
- Then softly apply the spice mixture on the chicken tenders and cover all the sides properly.
- Take a slice of bacon and wrap the slice around the chicken tenders.
- Secure the bacon at ends with the toothpicks.
- When you wrap the chicken tenders with the bacon then apply the remaining mixture over the bacon.
- Put it on the plate and prepare all the tenders in the same way.
- Put the bacon wrapped chicken tender in the basket and air fry them for 11 to 13 minutes at 165 degrees F; check the doneness of the chicken tender with the meat thermometer.
- When they get cooked drizzle the drippings on them.
- Serve instantly with the favorite and keto-friendly BBQ sauce or zesty dipping sauce.
TIPS:
- You can make them crispier if you use a thin cut of bacon to make this recipe, it can crisp faster so carefully monitor them and avoid them getting burned.
- Try to avoid overcrowding the air fryer otherwise, they will not get evenly cooked and won’t get crispy.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Place the bacon wrapped chicken tenders in the airtight container and keeps these chicken tenders for three days.
FREEZER:
- We can wrap the cooked chicken tenders in the aluminum foil and store them for 2 months.
FAQs:
Are these bacon wrapped chicken tenders low in carbs?
- These bacon wrapped chicken tenders only contain 3g carbs, 1g fiber, 2g net carbs, and 38g protein in them.
Is it possible to store this Bacon Wrapped Chicken Tender?
- We can wrap the cooked chicken tenders in aluminum foil put them in the airtight box and store them for 3 days in the fridge and for 2 months in the freezer.
Can I make these bacon wrapped chicken tender any other way?
- You can easily make these bacon wrapped chicken tenders in the oven or we can also make them on the grill.
Will I utilize regular bacon instead of uncured bacon?
- We can easily use regular bacon instead of regular bacon but the regular one is much more salty than uncured bacon.
How we can get to know that the bacon wrapped chicken tenders are done?
- We can check the chicken tender with the meat thermometer so when its internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F then it is ready to consume.
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Calories: 350 kcal
Total Carbs: 3g
Fiber: 1g
Net Carbs: 2g
Protein: 38g
Sodium: 600mg
Potassium: 520mg
Vitamin A: 0.036 mg
Vitamin C: 0.0009 g
Calcium: 0.02 g
Iron: 0.00108 g
