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Easy Homemade Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders

Irresistibly Easy Homemade Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders

Discover the Easy Homemade Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders, a family favorite with a sweet and savory flavor profile that's perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 tenders
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tenders
  • 1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 8 slices Thin-Cut Bacon
For the Coating
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar can substitute with coconut sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika optional
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or fresh minced garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper optional
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Oven
  • skillet
  • medium bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • toothpicks

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, combine brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. Stir until well mixed.
  3. Partially cook the thin-cut bacon in a skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes.
  4. Take each chicken tender, sprinkle with salt and black pepper, coat in brown sugar mixture, then wrap with bacon and secure with a toothpick.
  5. Place the wrapped tenders on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 20-25 minutes.
  6. Remove the tenders from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tendersCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 25gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 300mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2IUIron: 4mg

Notes

For extra crispiness, consider using a wire rack to bake the chicken tenders and adjust the cayenne pepper for desired heat.

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