Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders. Coated in a sweet and savory glaze, each tender bite combines the richness of crispy bacon and caramelized brown sugar, creating a delightful experience for your taste buds. Perfect for any occasion, these tenders are easy to whip up in under 30 minutes and are guaranteed to impress your family and friends. Get ready for a dish that’s as fun to make as it is to eat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pat chicken strips dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, mix salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Toss the chicken strips in this spice blend until evenly coated.
- Wrap each seasoned chicken strip with half a slice of bacon and secure with toothpicks if needed.
- In another bowl, combine brown sugar, a pinch of salt, and extra paprika. Roll each bacon-wrapped strip in the brown sugar mixture until fully coated.
- Place the chicken tenders on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tenders (150g)
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg