Ingredients
– 1 pound chicken tenders
– ½ cup brown sugar
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon onion powder
– 1 teaspoon paprika
– ½ teaspoon black pepper
– ½ teaspoon salt
– 8 slices of bacon
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Creating Easy Homemade Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders is a simple process if you follow these easy steps:
1. Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
2. Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken tenders dry with paper towels. This helps them achieve a crispy exterior.
3. Mix the Sugar and Spices: In a bowl, combine brown sugar with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, black pepper, and salt. This mixture provides the sweet and savory glaze for the chicken.
4. Coat the Chicken: Take each chicken tender and coat it thoroughly in the brown sugar mixture, ensuring even coverage.
5. Wrap with Bacon: Wrap each coated chicken tender with a slice of bacon, securing the ends with toothpicks if necessary to keep the bacon intact during cooking.
6. Heat Olive Oil: In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once heated, carefully place the bacon-wrapped chicken tenders in the skillet.
7. Sear the Chicken: Sear the bacon-wrapped chicken tenders for about 2-3 minutes on each side until the bacon is golden brown and crispy.
8. Transfer to Baking Sheet: Once seared, transfer the chicken tenders to the prepared baking sheet.
9. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the bacon is crispy. Use a meat thermometer to check that internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
10. Garnish and Serve: Remove the chicken tenders from the oven, garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve hot.
These steps will guide you effortlessly in creating an incredible dish that is sure to impress anyone who has the pleasure of tasting it!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Fat: 30g
- Protein: 32g