Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of crispy chicken and sweet, sticky brown sugar with these Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders. Perfect for any occasion—from family dinners to game nights—these tenders promise an unforgettable flavor experience. Coated in a caramelized crust and infused with savory bacon, they’re bound to be a hit at your table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
- Chop bacon into small pieces and cook in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Reserve drippings.
- In a bowl, mix brown sugar, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each chicken breast in the reserved bacon drippings, then coat generously with the brown sugar mixture.
- Place coated chicken on a greased baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown, flipping halfway through.
- Allow to rest briefly before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg