Description
Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders are the perfect blend of sweet and savory, making them a crowd-pleasing comfort food. Crispy chicken tenders wrapped in smoky bacon and drizzled with a brown sugar glaze create an irresistible dish that’s ideal for family dinners or special occasions. With just a few simple ingredients and easy preparation, you’ll have everyone coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 8 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut chicken breasts into tender-sized strips.
- In a bowl, combine garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Coat chicken strips with this mixture.
- Wrap each seasoned strip in a slice of bacon and secure with toothpicks if needed.
- Mix remaining seasoning with brown sugar and sprinkle over the bacon-wrapped chicken strips.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner/Comfort Food
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tenders (150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg