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.