Description
Crispy chicken tenders wrapped in bacon and coated in a sweet brown sugar glaze for a deliciously indulgent experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 8 slices of bacon
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix together the brown sugar, garlic powder, paprika, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper in a medium bowl.
- Wrap each chicken tender with a slice of bacon, overlapping the edges.
- Coat each wrapped tender in the brown sugar mixture.
- Arrange the wrapped tenders on a foil-lined baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the bacon is crispy and chicken reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let the tenders cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Try air frying for a quicker alternative. Prep ahead by wrapping and coating, then refrigerate until ready to bake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tenders
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg