Description
Juicy chicken tenders wrapped in crispy bacon and coated in a sweet and savory brown sugar glaze, perfect for family dinners or parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken tenders
- 8 slices of bacon
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, garlic powder, black pepper, paprika, and a sprinkle of salt.
- Wrap a slice of bacon around each chicken tender and secure it with a toothpick.
- Dip each bacon-wrapped tender into the brown sugar mixture, ensuring it’s evenly coated.
- Arrange the coated tenders on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the bacon is crispy.
- Serve warm and enjoy the flavors!
Notes
For a leaner option, swap in turkey bacon. Allow chicken to marinate in brown sugar mixture for an hour for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tender
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chicken tenders, bacon, brown sugar, easy dinner, comfort food