Description
Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders: An Amazing Ultimate Recipe
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 6 slices of bacon, chopped
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Remove from the skillet and drain on paper towels.
- In a bowl, combine brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, black pepper, and salt.
- Pat the chicken tenders dry with paper towels. Brush them lightly with olive oil.
- Coat each chicken tender in the brown sugar mixture until well covered.
- Sprinkle the cooked bacon over the chicken tenders, pressing gently to adhere.
- Place the tenders in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the glaze is bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.
Notes
- This recipe serves well as a main dish or appetizer. <li.Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg