Description
These Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders are a sweet and savory delight, combining tender chicken with crispy bacon and a deliciously sweet glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken tenders (about 8–10 pieces)
- 8 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- Cooking spray or oil for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly grease with cooking spray or oil. - Prepare the Seasoning:
In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. - Season the Chicken Tenders:
Place the chicken tenders on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle the brown sugar mixture evenly over the chicken tenders, coating them well. - Add the Bacon:
Sprinkle the crumbled bacon pieces over the seasoned chicken tenders. - Bake:
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the bacon is crispy. - Serve:
Serve the Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders hot.
Notes
For extra crispiness, broil the chicken for an additional 2-3 minutes at the end of baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes