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Easy Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders Recipe

These sweet, savory, and smoky Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders are sure to steal the show.

Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or main dish, they’re quick to make and bursting with flavor!

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken tenders (about 10)
  • 10 slices bacon
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and top with a wire rack.

Step 2: Mix brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, and cayenne (if using).

Rub the mixture evenly over the chicken tenders.

Step 3: Wrap each tender with one slice of bacon, securing the ends with toothpicks if needed.

Step 4: Place bacon-wrapped tenders on the rack. Sprinkle more brown sugar on top if desired.

Step 5: Bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway, until the bacon is crispy and chicken is fully cooked.

Step 6: Let rest for 5 minutes. Serve hot with ranch, honey mustard, or BBQ sauce.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Can I use chicken breasts instead of tenders?

Yes! Slice chicken breasts into strips for a similar result.

2. How can I make them spicier?

Add extra cayenne pepper or drizzle with hot sauce before serving.

3. Can I use turkey bacon?

Yes, but note that turkey bacon may not crisp up as well as pork bacon.

4. How do I store leftovers?

Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven for crispiness.

5. Can I make these ahead of time?

Wrap chicken in bacon and refrigerate up to a day ahead. Bake when ready to serve.

Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders

These sweet, savory, and smoky Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders are sure to steal the show. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or main dish, they’re quick to make and bursting with flavor!

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb chicken tenders about 10
  • 10 slices bacon
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and top with a wire rack.
  • Mix brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, and cayenne (if using). Rub the mixture evenly over the chicken tenders.
  • Wrap each tender with one slice of bacon, securing the ends with toothpicks if needed.
  • Place bacon-wrapped tenders on the rack. Sprinkle more brown sugar on top if desired.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway, until the bacon is crispy and chicken is fully cooked.
  • Let rest for 5 minutes. Serve hot with ranch, honey mustard, or BBQ sauce.

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