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Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders

Savory Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders That Wow Every Bite

A delicious blend of juicy chicken, crispy bacon, and caramelized brown sugar, these Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders will delight your taste buds!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 tenders
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Tenders
  • 1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts Cut into tender-sized strips
  • 8 slices Thick-Cut Bacon Opt for thinner bacon for quicker crisp
For the Glaze
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Can be swapped with coconut sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Kosher salt recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground for optimal flavor

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Dish
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish.
  2. Cut the boneless, skinless chicken breasts into tender-sized strips.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine brown sugar, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Coat the chicken strips in the brown sugar mixture.
  5. Wrap each chicken strip with a slice of thick-cut bacon.
  6. Arrange the bacon-wrapped chicken tenders in the prepared baking dish.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes until bacon is crispy and glaze is caramelized.
  8. Let the tenders cool for a minute before serving with your favorite dipping sauces.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tendersCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 3IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg

Notes

These tenders are perfect for game day or casual gatherings, and they can be paired with a variety of dipping sauces.

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