Description
Homemade Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders are the ultimate treat for any occasion. Each tender is wrapped in crispy bacon and coated in a sweet and savory brown sugar glaze that caramelizes beautifully during baking. This dish is perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests, delivering restaurant-quality flavors with simple ingredients. Get ready for a delicious flavor explosion that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut chicken breasts into strips and season with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix brown sugar, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and soy sauce until smooth.
- Wrap each chicken strip with a slice of bacon and secure if needed.
- Dip each wrapped tender into the brown sugar mixture until fully coated, then place on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until bacon is crispy and chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tenders (170g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: - For extra crispiness, bake tenders on a wire rack set over the baking sheet. - Try using turkey bacon for a lighter version or add cayenne pepper to the marinade for heat.