Here’s a delicious recipe for Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders:
Ingredients:
- 1 lb chicken tenders
- 8 slices of bacon
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional for a kick)
- 1 tbsp olive oil or cooking spray
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375Β°F (190Β°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Prepare Bacon: Cut each bacon slice in half. You will wrap each chicken tender with a half slice of bacon.
- Seasoning Mix: In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using).
- Wrap Chicken: Dip each chicken tender into the seasoning mix, coating it well. Wrap each seasoned chicken tender with a half slice of bacon, securing it with toothpicks if needed.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the wrapped chicken tenders on the prepared baking sheet. If using, lightly spray the tops with olive oil to help the bacon crisp up.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the bacon is crispy. The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165Β°F (74Β°C).
- Serve: Remove from the oven and let the tenders rest for a few minutes. Remove toothpicks if used. Serve hot and enjoy!
These tenders are sweet, savory, and a great hit for any gathering or family meal.
