Description
Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders are a deliciously addictive dish that combines crispy, savory bacon with a sweet brown sugar glaze. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, these tenders promise an explosion of flavor that will leave everyone asking for more. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, you can whip up this crowd-pleaser in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Cut the chicken breasts into uniform strips.
- In a bowl, mix brown sugar, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Wrap each chicken strip tightly with a slice of bacon and secure with toothpicks if necessary.
- Drizzle olive oil over the wrapped chicken tenders and place them in the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the bacon is crispy and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C). Allow to rest for five minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tenders (150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg