Description
The perfect marriage of smoky and sweet flavors is what you’ll get when you use the outdoor grill to cook up these chicken tenders! I like to use center-cut bacon since it is leaner and less likely to cause flare-ups. I find cutting the bacon lengthwise, and then using the thin strips to wrap the bacon, is much easier than trying to wrap using a wide strip. Use your favorite BBQ rub on the chicken!
Ingredients
- 8 chicken tenders
- 1 tablespoon BBQ rub (such as McCormick®)
- 8 slices center-cut bacon, cut in half lengthwise
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon water
Instructions
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Season chicken tenders with BBQ rub. Wrap each tender with 2 thin strips of bacon
- tucking in the ends to secure.
- Mix together honey and water in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Place chicken tenders on the preheated grill and reduce heat to medium-low. Close lid and grill tenders
- turning every 2 to 3 minutes
- until bacon is browned and chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit (73 degrees C)
- 12 to 14 minutes. For crispier bacon
- increase heat during the last 2 minutes of cooking.
- Move tenders to indirect heat and brush with honey mixture. Transfer to a plate and serve.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Servings: 4