Description
Enjoy the delicious combination of tender chicken wrapped in crispy bacon, coated in a sweet and smoky brown sugar glaze. These Bacon-Wrapped Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders are perfect for any occasion, whether as a tasty appetizer or a satisfying main dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 pound bacon, cut in half
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Rinse the chicken tenders under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- In a medium bowl, combine brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt. Mix well.
- Generously coat each chicken tender with the seasoning mix, pressing it into the chicken.
- Wrap each seasoned chicken tender with a piece of halved bacon, overlapping slightly.
- Use toothpicks to secure the ends of the bacon if necessary.
- Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top.
- Place the bacon-wrapped chicken tenders on the wire rack, spaced evenly.
- Lightly drizzle olive oil over the chicken tenders.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the bacon is crispy.
- For extra crispiness, switch to broil for the last 2-3 minutes, watching closely.
- Let the chicken tenders rest for about 5 minutes after removing from the oven.
- Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
- Arrange on a platter and serve with your favorite dipping sauces.
- Dig in and savor the sweet and savory flavors!
Notes
- For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken tenders in the seasoning mix for a few hours before wrapping them in bacon.
- These tenders can be served with a variety of dipping sauces such as ranch, barbecue, or honey mustard.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes