Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Recipe Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients:
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 8-10 slices of bacon
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top. This will help the chicken tenders cook evenly and allow the bacon to crisp up.
- Prepare the Chicken:
- In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, smoked paprika, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- Take each chicken tender and wrap it with a slice of bacon, securing the ends with toothpicks if necessary.
- Roll each bacon-wrapped chicken tender in the brown sugar mixture, pressing gently to adhere the sugar and spices to the chicken and bacon.
- Bake the Chicken Tenders:
- Place the coated chicken tenders on the prepared wire rack on the baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the chicken is cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Serve:
- Remove the chicken tenders from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes.
- Serve warm as an appetizer or main dish, with your favorite dipping sauce if desired.
Recipe Notes:
- Intensity: This recipe is easy, suitable for beginners.
- Nutritional Information: (Per Serving)
- Calories: 380
- Total Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
- Sodium: 650mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 20g
- Dietary Fiber: 0g
- Sugars: 18g
- Protein: 28g
- Nutrition: Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders are a sweet and savory dish that combines the richness of bacon with the sweetness of brown sugar. While it is a delicious treat, it is also relatively high in calories and fat, so enjoy it in moderation.
Enjoy your delicious Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders!