Description
These Easy Homemade Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders are a delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors. The crispy bacon envelops tender chicken, creating a mouthwatering experience with each bite, while the brown sugar caramelizes beautifully, adding a rich, sweet glaze that enhances the overall texture.
Ingredients
- Chicken: 1 pound chicken tenders, trimmed
- Bacon: 8 slices of thick-cut bacon
- Brown Sugar: 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- Garlic Powder: 1 teaspoon
- Onion Powder: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Pepper: 1/2 teaspoon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix the brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Wrap each chicken tender with a slice of bacon, securing it with a toothpick if necessary.
- Coat each bacon-wrapped tender in the brown sugar mixture, ensuring an even layer.
- Place the tenders on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 74°C).
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Make-ahead: You can prepare the chicken tenders and wrap them in bacon a few hours in advance. Store them in the refrigerator until ready to bake.
- Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Substitutions: For a healthier option, use turkey bacon instead of regular bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: main-dish
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bacon-wrapped chicken tenders
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 22 grams
- Saturated Fat: 7 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 12 grams
- Fiber: 0 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 90 milligrams
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