Description
Sizzling bacon brown sugar chicken tenders deliver sweet and savory magic on a single plate. Southern comfort meets gourmet flair with crispy, caramelized perfection that promises to delight taste buds and spark culinary excitement.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 lb (454 grams) chicken tenders
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Topping:
- 6 slices bacon
Instructions
- Thoroughly mix brown sugar, garlic powder, and paprika in a shallow dish to create a fragrant seasoning blend.
- Carefully wrap each chicken tender with a slice of bacon, securing tightly with toothpicks to ensure the bacon stays in place during cooking.
- Gently roll the bacon-wrapped chicken tenders in the seasoning mixture, ensuring complete and even coverage on all surfaces.
- Arrange the coated tenders on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart to allow even heat circulation.
- Roast in a preheated 375°F oven for 25-30 minutes, watching for the chicken to reach a safe internal temperature and the bacon to crisp to a golden-brown finish.
- Once cooked, carefully remove toothpicks from each tender, preventing any potential choking hazards.
- Serve immediately while hot, allowing the caramelized brown sugar and crispy bacon to deliver maximum flavor and texture.
Notes
- Choose thick-cut bacon for better coverage and crispier texture when wrapping chicken tenders.
- Use toothpicks strategically, inserting them at an angle to secure bacon without tearing meat.
- For a low-carb version, substitute brown sugar with monk fruit sweetener or erythritol to reduce sugar content.
- Pat chicken tenders dry before wrapping to ensure bacon adheres perfectly and achieves maximum crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 365 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg