Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders
Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders are a delightful and quick meal that brings together the irresistible combination of sweet and savory flavors. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up tender chicken wrapped in crispy turkey bacon, all glazed with caramelized brown sugar. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, these tenders are sure to impress both family and guests alike. Kids love them too! Whether served as an appetizer or main dish, they’re bound to be the star of your table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken tenders (about 8–10 pieces)
- 8 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 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
- Cooking spray or oil for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Season chicken tenders evenly with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, paprika, and black pepper. Coat with brown sugar.
- Wrap each seasoned chicken tender with one slice of turkey bacon and place seam side down in the baking dish.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and bacon is crispy. Broil for an additional 2–3 minutes for extra caramelization if desired.
- Let rest for 2–3 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 chicken tenders (110g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg