Description
A delightful recipe featuring chicken tenders wrapped in crispy bacon and glazed with brown sugar for a sweet and savory experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 8 slices bacon
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix brown sugar, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Wrap each chicken tender in a slice of bacon and secure with toothpicks if necessary.
- Roll the bacon-wrapped chicken tenders in the brown sugar mixture until coated.
- Place the tenders on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for about 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the bacon is crispy.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra crispiness, consider broiling the tenders for a minute at the end of baking. Using thick-cut bacon enhances flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken tenders, bacon, brown sugar, comfort food, easy recipe