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Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders

Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders That Everyone Will Love

A delicious, tender chicken dish wrapped in crispy bacon and flavored with brown sugar, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 tenders
Course: DINNER
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Tenders
  • 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Can substitute with chicken thighs for juiciness
  • 8 slices Thick-Cut Bacon Turkey bacon can be used as a healthier alternative
For the Sweet Glaze
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Can substitute with coconut sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh garlic can be used
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Optional, adjust for heat preference
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure a perfect cooking environment for your chicken tenders.
  2. In a mixing bowl, coat the boneless skinless chicken breasts with brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Lightly cook the thick-cut bacon in a skillet until it's partially crispy; then, wrap each chicken tender completely with a bacon slice, securing it tightly.
  4. Place the bacon-wrapped chicken tenders on a lined baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the bacon is crispy and golden brown.
  5. Remove the tenders from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tenderCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 350mgSugar: 4gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve with dipping sauces like honey mustard or BBQ sauce for an added touch.

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