Description
Savory chicken tenders wrapped in crispy bacon and coated in a sweet brown sugar mixture, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken tenders
- 8 slices of bacon
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a medium bowl, mix the brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to create your seasoning mix.
- Take each chicken tender and carefully wrap it with a slice of bacon, ensuring it’s fully covered.
- Pour the brown sugar mixture into a shallow dish. Roll each bacon-wrapped chicken tender in the mixture until well coated.
- Place the chicken tenders on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the bacon is crispy.
- Serve warm, and enjoy this irresistible treat!
Notes
Experiment with lower-sodium bacon or alternative sweeteners for dietary adjustments. For dipping, consider ranch, honey mustard, or barbecue sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken tenders, bacon, brown sugar, savory dish, easy recipe, weeknight dinner, crowd-pleaser