Description
Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders are a delightful fusion of sweet and savory flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Wrapped in crispy bacon and coated with a caramelized brown sugar glaze, these chicken tenders make for an irresistible appetizer or main dish. Perfectly suited for game day, parties, or a cozy family dinner, this recipe is both simple and quick, ready in just 30 minutes with only five key ingredients. Whether served on a salad, alongside rice, or even over waffles, these tenders are sure to impress your guests. Get ready to enjoy a deliciously sticky treat that combines the best of both worlds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 strips bacon
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice chicken breasts into long strips to create tenders.
- In a mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, kosher salt, and black pepper; coat chicken strips evenly.
- Wrap each chicken tender with a strip of bacon and arrange in a baking dish.
- Sprinkle any remaining brown sugar mixture over the wrapped tenders.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until the bacon is crispy and chicken is cooked through; broil for an extra 1–2 minutes if desired.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg