Grilled Bacon-Wrapped BBQ Chicken | Easy Chicken Tenderloins Recipe
Grilling season means it is time to make grilled bacon-wrapped BBQ chicken. This is easily one of my favorite grilled chicken recipes because everyone in my family loves it. The grilled bacon-wrapped BBQ chicken recipe features lightly seasoned chicken tenderloins that are wrapped in bacon and coated in a homemade barbecue sauce before being quickly grilled to perfection.
Why You’ll Love This Bacon-Wrapped BBQ Chicken
This grilled bacon-wrapped BBQ chicken is a family favorite for good reason—tender chicken, wrapped in crispy bacon, and coated with a rich, homemade barbecue glaze. Ideal for summer cookouts or easy weeknight meals, it’s a guaranteed hit with adults and kids alike. If you love BBQ chicken on the grill then you don’t want to miss this juicy brined chicken recipe, smoked BBQ chicken wings, or this simple grilled bufffalo chicken recipe I use to make grilled boneless, skinless chicken thighs.
Bacon-Wrapped BBQ Chicken Ingredients
For this recipe, you just need a few simple ingredients. Now you can also doctor up the barbeque sauce if you want make the flavor even richer.
- Chicken: Tenderloins or chicken breasts cut into strips
- Bacon: Thin slices for easy wrapping
- BBQ Sauce Base: Your favorite BBQ sauce, enhanced with:
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Seasoning: Your favorite BBQ seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
How to Make Grilled Bacon-Wrapped BBQ Chicken Tenderloins
And just how do you get to this grilled bacon-wrapped BBQ chicken. Start with chicken tenders or in my case chicken breasts and then cut them in half.
I multi-task in the kitchen so before you start wrapping your chicken, get your special barbecue sauce going. Pick your favorite barbecue sauce and then add two tablespoons of brown sugar and a teaspoon of onion powder.
As the sauce simmers, get to wrapping up your chicken. I was able to use one slice per chicken. Some folks may want to hold the bacon in place by toothpicks. I had good luck keeping the bacon in place with just the barbecue.
Once it safely wrapped and completely covered with bacon, it is time to slather each piece with your barbecue sauce.
I used a grill brush to put the sauce on but you could also use a spoon.
Then it is grill time! The bacon will put off bacon grease. So, if you a grilling over a gas grill, you may want to put the chicken a little in between the burners or a more indirect location on the grill.
Now, don’t get flip happy. If you flip too much the bacon will fall off. And you don’t want to lose the bacon to the grill. Trust me. I cooked the chicken for about 10-15 minutes on each side. Use a meat thermometer and make sure you cook your chicken to 165 degrees. And plus, you want your bacon done too!! The barbecue and bacon will keep the grilled bacon-wrapped BBQ chicken juicy.
If you want to enjoy a bacon-wrapped meal, add some asparagus wrapped in bacon to the grill.
This grilled bacon-wrapped BBQ chicken is a flavorful, crowd-pleasing recipe perfect for summer grilling or any time you crave a savory, easy meal. Pair with coleslaw, smoked corn dip, or grilled sweet potato with bacon and onions for a full BBQ-style feast.
Tips for Best Results
- Use thin-cut bacon, which crisps up faster and adheres better to the chicken.
- Avoid flipping too frequently; bacon can shift or fall off the chicken if handled too much.
- Monitor internal temperature—cooking chicken to 165 °F ensures both safety and juicy results.
- Add variety: Wrap asparagus or other veggies in bacon too, for a tasty side that cooks alongside the chicken.
Grilled Chicken Recipes
Bacon Wrapped BBQ Chicken
Ingredients
- 1 cup favorite BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 pounds chicken tenderloins or boneless skinless chicken breasts cut in half
- 1 teaspoon BBQ seasoning
- 1/2-1 lb bacon
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over low heat, combine barbecue sauce, brown sugar, and onion powder. Simmer for 30 minutes stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, season the chicken with the BBQ seasoning and then wrap chicken breast with one to two slices bacon each. Set aside 3/4 cup sauce mixture. Brush remaining sauce mixture over chicken.
- Place chicken on the grill not directly over flames to prevent flare-ups with a medium-high heat. Grill for 25-30 minutes, flipping twice until nearly done. Brush chicken well with reserved sauce mixture.
- Cook until chicken juices run clear and sauce is caramelized. Always cook chicken to 165 degrees.
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