Description
Delicious chicken tenders coated in a sweet and savory blend of bacon and brown sugar, creating a crispy, caramelized exterior.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken tenders
- 8 oz thick-cut bacon
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Chop the bacon into small pieces and mix with brown sugar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Dip each chicken tender into the melted butter, then coat with the bacon mixture.
- Arrange on a wire rack placed on a baking sheet for even cooking.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through and caramelized.
- Serve with dipping sauces like ranch or spicy aioli.
Notes
For best results, use a wire rack to avoid sogginess. You can prep the chicken and bacon mixture a few hours in advance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg