Description
Easy and comforting chicken tenders wrapped in bacon and coated with a sweet brown sugar glaze, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 8 slices bacon
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed lightly)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and place a rack in the center.
- In a bowl, mix brown sugar, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and paprika until well combined.
- Wrap each chicken tender with a slice of bacon and secure with toothpicks if necessary.
- Roll the bacon-wrapped chicken tenders in the brown sugar mixture until fully coated.
- Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, giving each tender a little space.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the bacon is crispy.
- Let the tenders rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve with mustard or ranch and simple sides like salad or roasted vegetables. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg