Description
These Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders are a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors. Juicy chicken tenders are wrapped in crispy bacon and coated with a caramelized brown sugar glaze, making them a crowd-pleasing appetizer or main dish.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
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- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast tenders
- 8 slices of thick-cut bacon
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
Spices:
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- paprika, garlic powder, black pepper
Optional:
- cayenne pepper for extra kick
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Wrap the chicken: Wrap each chicken tender with a slice of bacon and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Season: In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and spices. Sprinkle the mixture over the chicken tenders.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the bacon is crispy.
- Broil: For a caramelized finish, broil the chicken tenders for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Serve: Enjoy these delicious Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders hot and crispy!
Notes
- Make sure to secure the bacon around the chicken tenders with toothpicks to prevent it from unraveling during baking.
- Adjust the amount of brown sugar and spices according to your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approx. 350 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg