Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of sweet and savory with these Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders. This quick and easy recipe features tender chicken strips wrapped in crispy bacon, all coated in a luscious brown sugar glaze that caramelizes to perfection. Ready in just 30 minutes, these mouthwatering tenders make for an ideal appetizer for game day gatherings, family dinners, or any occasion where delicious finger foods are needed.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 strips of bacon
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice each chicken breast into four long strips.
- In a mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, kosher salt, and black pepper. Toss the chicken strips in this mixture until well coated.
- Wrap each chicken strip with a piece of bacon and place them in a baking dish or on a foil-lined baking sheet.
- Sprinkle any remaining brown sugar mixture over the top of the wrapped tenders.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the bacon is crispy and the chicken is thoroughly cooked; broil for an additional 1-2 minutes if desired for extra crispiness.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauces or alongside salads.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tenders (80g)
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg