Description
Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders are a delightful fusion of sweet and savory flavors that will have your taste buds dancing with joy. Juicy chicken breasts wrapped in crispy bacon, coated with a caramelized brown sugar glaze, create an irresistible dish that is perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings. Easy to prepare and sure to impress, these tenders will leave everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat chicken breasts dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Wrap each chicken tender in bacon, overlapping slightly.
- In a bowl, combine brown sugar, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
- Roll wrapped chicken tenders in the brown sugar mixture until fully coated.
- Place on a greased baking sheet lined with parchment paper and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the bacon is crispy and the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tender (100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg