Description
Indulge in the mouthwatering delight of Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders. Juicy chicken tenderloins are enveloped in a sweet and savory brown sugar glaze, accentuated by crispy bacon bits for an irresistible crunch. Perfect for cozy family dinners or casual gatherings, these tenders are sure to be a hit with everyone. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, they will leave your guests asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon (cooked and crumbled)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, garlic powder, paprika, and crumbled bacon until well mixed.
- Coat each seasoned chicken breast thoroughly with the bacon glaze mixture.
- Place the coated chicken into the prepared baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve warm and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tender (about 150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 85mg