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Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders

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  • Author: lima
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

Sweet and salty baked chicken tenders wrapped in crispy bacon, perfect for a quick meal or snack.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound chicken tenders
  • 8 slices of bacon
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix brown sugar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Wrap each chicken tender with a slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick if needed.
  4. Coat the bacon-wrapped chicken tenders with the brown sugar mixture.
  5. Place the tenders on a greased baking sheet.
  6. Drizzle with olive oil.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the bacon is crispy.
  8. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

Pat chicken dry for better sugar adherence. Use thin bacon for even cooking. Secure with toothpicks if necessary. Let rest before serving.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 18g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg