Description
These Easy Homemade Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders are a delightful combination of crispy, savory bacon and sweet brown sugar, creating a mouthwatering flavor explosion. Each tender is juicy and perfectly cooked, with a crunchy exterior that gives way to tender, flavorful chicken inside.
Ingredients
- Chicken Tenders: 1 pound, trimmed and patted dry
- Bacon: 8 slices, cut in half
- Brown Sugar: 1/2 cup, packed
- Garlic Powder: 1 teaspoon
- Onion Powder: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Pepper: 1/2 teaspoon
- Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons, for drizzling
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 half slice of bacon, securing it with a toothpick if necessary.
- Coat each bacon-wrapped tender in the brown sugar mixture, ensuring an even coating.
- Place the tenders on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Drizzle olive oil over the tenders for extra crispiness.
- 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 up to the wrapping stage and refrigerate them for up to 24 hours before baking.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Substitutions: Use turkey bacon for a leaner option or maple syrup instead of brown sugar for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: main-dishes
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 tenders
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 6 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 15 grams
- Fiber: 0 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 90 milligrams
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