Description
Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders are a mouthwatering combination of sweet and savory that will elevate your dinner experience. Tender chicken strips wrapped in crispy bacon and coated with a caramelized brown sugar glaze create an irresistible dish that’s perfect for game nights or family gatherings. Easy to prepare and bursting with flavor, these tenders promise to delight your taste buds with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb 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
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Slice chicken breasts into 1-inch strips for even cooking.
- Wrap each chicken strip with a slice of bacon, securing it with toothpicks if necessary.
- In a bowl, combine brown sugar, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Roll each bacon-wrapped tender in the brown sugar mixture until fully coated.
- Bake on the prepared baking sheet for 25-30 minutes or until the bacon is crispy and chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tenders (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 85mg