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Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders

Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders: Easy Sweet & Savory Delight

Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders are a crispy, sweet, and savory delight that will impress even the pickiest eaters.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 tenders
Course: APPETIZERS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts You can also use turkey or chicken thighs.
For the Bacon
  • 8 slices Thick-Cut Bacon For even crispier tenders, consider using thin bacon.
For the Sweet Coating
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Offers beautiful caramelization.
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder Feel free to use fresh garlic.
  • 1 tsp Paprika Optional; use smoked paprika for extra flavor.
  • 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper Optional; adjust to taste.
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Toothpicks

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Mix the brown sugar coating in a bowl by combining brown sugar with any optional spices you'd like, such as paprika and cayenne. Stir until well-blended—set aside for later use.
  3. Wrap each chicken tender with a strip of thick-cut bacon, securing it with a toothpick if necessary.
  4. Arrange the bacon-wrapped tenders on a baking sheet, ensuring they are spaced apart.
  5. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through, and the bacon reaches a crispy, golden brown texture.
  6. Rest the tenders for 5 minutes after baking to let juices redistribute.

Nutrition

Serving: 4tendersCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgSugar: 10gCalcium: 1mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Serve with honey mustard or BBQ sauce for extra zing! Partially cooking the bacon before wrapping can enhance crispiness.

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