Description
Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders are a must-try dish that combines the savory flavor of bacon with the sweetness of brown sugar, creating a deliciously unique chicken tender.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 6 slices bacon, chopped
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large skillet, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet and drain on paper towels, leaving about 1 tablespoon of bacon grease in the skillet.
- In a bowl, mix together the brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt.
- Add the chicken tenders to the bowl and toss until they are evenly coated with the brown sugar mixture.
- In the same skillet with the reserved bacon grease, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the coated chicken tenders and sear for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the chicken tenders to the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle the cooked bacon on top of the tenders.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the brown sugar mixture.
- Substitute the chicken tenders with chicken breasts cut into strips for a different texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking and Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg