Description
A delightful combination of crispy bacon and tender chicken, coated in a sweet and savory glaze, perfect for weeknights or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 8 strips of bacon
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine the brown sugar, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix well until evenly blended.
- Wrap each chicken tender with a strip of bacon, securing with a toothpick if needed.
- Roll each bacon-wrapped tender in the brown sugar mixture, ensuring they are well-coated.
- Arrange the tenders on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the bacon is crispy.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley if you wish.
Notes
For a healthier alternative, swap out bacon for turkey bacon or brown sugar for coconut sugar. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: chicken tenders, bacon, comfort food, easy recipe, family dinner