Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders
Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders are the perfect combination of sweet and savory, making them a family favorite for any dinner table. These tender chicken bites are wrapped in crispy bacon, coated in a delightful brown sugar glaze, and baked to perfection. Whether you’re preparing a quick weeknight meal or entertaining guests, this recipe is simple yet impressive.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken tenders (or chicken breast strips)
- 8 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Cooking spray or oil for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a bowl, season the chicken tenders with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, paprika, and black pepper. Toss with brown sugar until evenly coated.
- Wrap each seasoned chicken tender with one slice of turkey bacon and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Bake for approximately 20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Broil for an additional 2–3 minutes if desired for extra crispiness.
- Let rest for 2–3 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 chicken tenders (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg