Little bites of grilled chicken, chewy bacon and gooey cheese deliciousness. The perfect football friendly rib sticking snack for this weekend. It is sure to be a favorite!
Yields: 12 servings
Ingredients
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12 Chicken Tenderloins
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16 slices thin bacon
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1 pkgs. sweet Hawaiian rolls (12 rolls)
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16 slices Cheese Of Your Choice (cheddar, Monterey Jack, Pepper Jack, American, Swiss)
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Cajun spice
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Salt And Pepper, to taste
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Honey Mustard
Directions
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Slice bacon pieces in half and fry over medium-low heat until chewy
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Drain the bacon grease into a separate dish and do not wipe the pan.
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Brush both sides of the chicken tenders with a little bit of the bacon fat, then season with Cajun spice and salt and pepper to taste.
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Heat the pan that you used to cook the bacon over medium to medium-high heat. Cook chicken pieces on the first side for a couple of minutes, then flip them over to the other side.
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Lay slices of cheese (whatever kind you’d like) on top of each tender, then top with a couple of bacon slices. Cook until chicken is done or until internal temperature reaches 165°F then remove from the pan.
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Cut rolls in half and spread both sides of the with honey mustard or topping of your choice – Mayo, Spicy Mustard, Ranch Dressing etc. You can add toppings of lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, etc if you wish.
Variations:
* Brush a little BBQ sauce on the chicken before laying on the slice of cheese and the bacon.
* Brush a little Louisiana hot sauce on the chicken. Add bacon, then top with a bunch of celery leaves before putting inside the buns.
* Change up the cheese, toppings, however you’d like!