Description
Indulge in the mouthwatering delight of Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders—a perfect blend of sweet and savory that will tantalize your taste buds. These crowd-pleasing appetizers are a breeze to make with just five simple ingredients and can be ready in only 30 minutes. Each tender chicken strip is enveloped in crispy bacon, then coated with brown sugar that caramelizes beautifully during baking, creating an irresistible flavor combination. Whether you’re hosting a game day gathering, a family dinner, or just craving something delicious, these chicken tenders are sure to impress both kids and adults alike. Serve them warm with your favorite dipping sauces or over salads for a fun twist!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 strips of bacon
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
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 ground black pepper. Coat the chicken strips thoroughly.
- Wrap each chicken strip with a slice of bacon and place them on a baking dish or foil-lined baking sheet.
- Sprinkle any remaining brown sugar mixture over the wrapped tenders.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until the bacon is crispy and the chicken is cooked through. Broil for an additional 1–2 minutes if desired for extra crispiness.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 chicken tenders (90g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg