BBQ Bacon Chicken Strips

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 425 F.
2. 2
   Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil or use a non-stick baking sheet pan.
3. 3
   Set your boneless/skinless chicken breast on a clean work surface.
4. 4
   Using a piece of waxed paper, cover the top and use a rolling pin to flatten out the chicken breast.
5. 5
   Cut it width-wise into strips about 1/2 thick.
6. 6
   Cut bacon slices in half down the center.
7. 7
   Wrap each chicken strip with a bacon half and place on prepared baking sheet.
8. 8
   In a saucepan add ketchup through maple syrup.
9. 9
   Stir well with a spatula.
10. 10
    Heat on medium low heat and cook for 3-4 minutes to mix ingredients.
11. 11
    Remove saucepan from heat and use a brush to coat the bacon wrapped chicken strips with sauce.
12. 12
    Place pan in the oven on the middle rack and bake for 18-20 minutes.
13. 13
    Remove from oven and put the chicken strips on paper towels to absorb grease.
14. 14
    Serve on a platter with toothpicks.
15. 15
    Note: You can use a ramekin with warmed BBQ sauce for dipping, if desired.
16. 16
    Enjoy!