Description
Sizzling bacon brown sugar chicken tenders bring sweet and savory magic to dinner tables across America. Crispy, caramelized edges and tender meat promise a crowd-pleasing meal you can’t resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 lb (454 grams) chicken tenders
- 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
Seasoning Mix:
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Cooking Preparation:
- Cooking spray or oil for greasing
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 375F (190C) and lining a baking sheet with aluminum foil, then lightly grease the surface to prevent sticking.
- Create a flavor-enhancing blend by combining brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Arrange chicken tenders on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are evenly spaced.
- Generously dust the chicken tenders with the prepared brown sugar seasoning mixture, making sure each tender is thoroughly coated.
- Sprinkle crumbled bacon pieces across the top of the seasoned chicken, distributing them evenly for maximum flavor coverage.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and roast for 25-30 minutes, monitoring until the chicken reaches a safe internal temperature and the bacon turns crisp and golden.
- Remove from the oven and let the chicken tenders rest for a brief moment to allow juices to redistribute.
- Plate the Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders immediately while hot, presenting the sweet and savory dish ready to be enjoyed.
Notes
- Ensure chicken tenders are similar in size for even cooking, preventing dry or undercooked sections.
- Use thick-cut bacon for maximum crispiness and richer flavor profile when crumbled over chicken.
- For low-carb dieters, replace brown sugar with sugar-free alternative like erythritol or monk fruit sweetener to maintain sweet-savory balance.
- Pat chicken tenders dry before seasoning to help spice mixture adhere better and create a more crispy exterior coating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 390 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg