Description
Savor succulent bacon brown sugar chicken tenders, where sweet and smoky flavors dance across perfectly crispy chicken. Each bite promises a delightful blend of caramelized sweetness and salty bacon that will leave you craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) chicken tenders
- 12 slices bacon
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Cooking Preparation:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for greasing)
Instructions
- Prepare the culinary workspace by heating the oven to 400F (200C) and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper, lightly greasing the surface with olive oil.
- Create a flavor-packed coating by blending brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Envelop each chicken tender with a crispy bacon slice, using toothpicks to secure if necessary. Generously press the bacon-wrapped morsels into the prepared spice mixture, ensuring complete coverage.
- Arrange the coated chicken tenders on the prepared baking sheet, maintaining space between each piece for even cooking.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, monitoring until the bacon transforms into a perfect crisp and the chicken reaches a safe internal temperature of 165F (74C).
- Extract from the oven and allow a brief cooling period to let flavors settle and prevent burning. Serve while warm and enjoy the tantalizing combination of sweet and savory notes.
Notes
- Bacon thickness matters significantly; choose thin-cut bacon for crispier results and even cooking around the chicken tenders.
- Use a meat thermometer to precisely check chicken’s internal temperature, ensuring food safety without overcooking.
- Consider reducing brown sugar for lower-sugar diets or substituting with monk fruit sweetener for diabetic-friendly version.
- Line baking sheet with aluminum foil under parchment paper for easier cleanup and preventing potential burning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 441 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 595 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg