Description
Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders will make your dinner table come alive with sweet and savory excitement. Crispy chicken wrapped in smoky bacon and glazed with caramelized brown sugar creates a mouthwatering meal that disappears faster than you can serve it.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1.5 lbs chicken tenders
- 12 slices bacon
Sweeteners:
- ½ cup brown sugar
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and cover a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Blend ½ cup brown sugar, 2 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp paprika, ½ tsp black pepper, and ½ tsp salt in a shallow mixing bowl.
- Use paper towels to thoroughly dry each chicken tender, removing excess moisture.
- Roll every chicken tender completely in the seasoning mixture, ensuring total coverage.
- Take a slice of bacon and carefully wrap each seasoned chicken tender, slightly overlapping the bacon edges.
- Arrange the bacon-wrapped tenders on the prepared baking sheet, keeping them separated to ensure even cooking.
- Slide the baking sheet into the 400°F oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the bacon turns crispy and golden.
- Check that the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F using a meat thermometer for food safety.
- Remove the tenders from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes to redistribute juices.
- Transfer to a serving plate and sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley for a bright, fresh finish.
Notes
- Make sure to use thick-cut bacon for maximum crispiness and better coverage around the chicken tenders.
- Pat the chicken tenders completely dry before coating to help the seasoning stick and create a better crust.
- For a low-carb version, replace brown sugar with a sugar-free alternative like monk fruit sweetener.
- Line the baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup and to prevent the bacon from sticking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 470 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 37 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg