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Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders

Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders Recipe

Juicy chicken tenders wrapped in crispy bacon, rolled in sweet brown sugar, and baked until caramelized and sticky. This 4-ingredient recipe is a sweet and savory comfort food favorite that’s quick and easy to make.

  • Total Time: 35 min
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

120g (1/2 cup) brown sugar

1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt

1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

8 strips of turkey bacon

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cut each chicken breast into 4 long, thin strips.
3. In a bowl, mix the brown sugar, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken strips with this mixture.
4. Wrap each chicken strip with a strip of bacon and place them in a baking dish.
5. Sprinkle any remaining brown sugar mixture over the chicken.
6. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the bacon is crispy and the chicken is fully cooked.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add a sprinkle of paprika or garlic powder to the brown sugar mixture before coating the chicken.

  • Author: Nevaeh Hall
  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time: 25 min
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Calories: 280 kcal

Keywords: chicken tenders, bacon, brown sugar, baked chicken, comfort food