Description
Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that combines crispy bacon and sweet, caramelized brown sugar for an irresistible flavor explosion. These chicken tenders are perfect for impressing guests at dinner parties or simply enjoying a comforting meal at home. With minimal effort and just a few ingredients, you can create a mouthwatering dish that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut each chicken breast into strips approximately 1-2 inches wide.
- Wrap each chicken strip with a slice of bacon, overlapping slightly to keep the juices in.
- In a bowl, mix together brown sugar, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Roll each bacon-wrapped tender in the brown sugar mixture until evenly coated and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the bacon is crispy and chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 tenders (120g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 85mg